After 10-14 days, you will have an appointment with the surgeon to remove the stitches.
Scar Condition
Surgical scars are hidden behind the ear or in the natural creases of the ear.
Procedure
Otoplasty (ear surgery) can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear by setting prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. It can promote your image and self-esteem.
Surgical Procedures:
The surgery will be performed under local anesthesia to relieve anxiety.
Small incision is made at the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage.
Excess cartilage and skin is removed, then the surgeon will fold the cartilage into the proper position and secure it with stitches.
Preoperative
Stop smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages two weeks before and after surgery for healing the wound faster.
Abstain from aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E and supplements two weeks before surgery to prevent the severe bleeding.
Notify any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc. including any usage of a drug or dietary supplements.
Be sure to make plans for someone to drive you home after surgery and stay with you for the first night of your recovery.
Recovery
After the operation, your ears will be covered in bandages for protection and support.
About 2 days after, you are allowed to remove the bandages and apply ointment prescribe by the doctor.
You are allowed to wash your hair 2-3 days after the surgery.
General Information
Duration
1 hour
Type
New Surgery
Type of Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Follow Up Process
After 10-14 days, you will have an appointment with the surgeon to remove the stitches.
Scar Condition
Surgical scars are hidden behind the ear or in the natural creases of the ear.
Procedure
Otoplasty (ear surgery) can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear by setting prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. It can promote your image and self-esteem.
Surgical Procedures:
The surgery will be performed under local anesthesia to relieve anxiety.
Small incision is made at the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage.
Excess cartilage and skin is removed, then the surgeon will fold the cartilage into the proper position and secure it with stitches.
Preoperative
Stop smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages two weeks before and after surgery for healing the wound faster.
Abstain from aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E and supplements two weeks before surgery to prevent the severe bleeding.
Notify any medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc. including any usage of a drug or dietary supplements.
Be sure to make plans for someone to drive you home after surgery and stay with you for the first night of your recovery.
Recovery
After the operation, your ears will be covered in bandages for protection and support.
About 2 days after, you are allowed to remove the bandages and apply ointment prescribe by the doctor.
You are allowed to wash your hair 2-3 days after the surgery.
