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Otoplasty
Ear Setback, Ear Reduction, Ear Pinning
THE TYPICAL PATIENT
- Desire for smaller, more natural appearing ears.
- The desire for ears that do not stick out from the
head.
- Eliminates the need to wear your hair down all the
time or covering your ears.
- Reduce the size of abnormally large ears or large earlobes.
- Create more even appearance between your right and
left ears.
THE PROCEDURE
- Anesthesia is a local injection or with a pre-operative
oral medication, and the procedure is often done in the
office and very comfortable.
- The incision is very inconspicuous and is located in
the crease behind the ear.
- The procedure involves small incisions to reshape the
cartilage gently and smoothly without any visible sharp
edges or angles. Stitches hold the cartilage in position.
- Sensation and ability to hear are maintained.
- A dressing is applied after surgery and removed he
next day. A “Ski” band is then required to
be worn when sleeping
THE RECOVERY
- You can go home and resume normal light activities
the same or next day.
- You can shower on the next day after surgery.
- There is only minimal pain that is mostly gone by the
next day.
- Swelling is mild to moderate and peaks a two to three
days then disappears rapidly over the next three weeks.
- Minimal or no bruising is the usual.
- The stitches are removed at seven days.
- There is usually no need to be off work.
THE RESULT
- Beautiful, balanced and proportioned result and contour.
- Natural and presentable appearance almost immediately
that just continues to get better.
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