Treatment
Protruding auricles or 'floppy ears' often give rise to bullying. Children in particular can be victims of this bullying, which can seriously undermine self-confidence. An ear correction can be performed as early as 4 years of age. But even adults sometimes take the decision to undergo otoplasty at a later age.
How does ear correction happen?
The cartilage of the auricle is brought closer to the skull with some tensile wires. Sometimes this cartilage is overdeveloped and a piece has to be removed.
Important information
Scar
An ear correction is done entirely through the back of the ear. As a result, there is no visible scar. The incision is made in the deep groove behind the ear and is sutured subcutaneously.
Possible risks
An otoplasty is a very safe surgery with very nice results. Your plastic surgeon makes sure there is a nice symmetry between the left and right ear. He also ensures that the ears do not stick too close to the skull after the procedure. Infection rarely occurs with this procedure.
Recovery
You may go home as early as one hour after the procedure. The local anaesthetic continues to take effect for several hours. Pain is possible during the first 24 hours. The classic painkillers ibuprofen and paracetamol may provide relief. After the procedure, you will be given a turban bandage around your ears. This bandage will be removed after 5 days. From then on, you may wash your hair again. You will then have to wear a protective bandage at night for another 3 weeks. You can resume work after only 2 days if wearing the bandage is not socially disturbing.
Anaesthetic
Usually, local anaesthesia is sufficient. A short-acting sedative is administered to nervous patients. There are various degrees of anaesthesia, up to and including sedation. In children up to 13 years of age, this procedure is best performed under general anaesthesia.
Precautions
All our procedures are performed in the safest conditions by a plastic surgeon, supported by a professional team. Although an ear correction is usually done under local anaesthetic, you are constantly monitored by qualified nurses (blood pressure, oxygen saturation, ECG). This procedure ensures the highest safety.
Local anaesthesia ensures pain-free procedures with minimal blood loss and bruising. Using blood-thinning drugs? Inform your plastic surgeon in advance (such as acetylsalicylic acid, plavix, sintrom, etc.).
After the procedure, you will receive your plastic surgeon's mobile number for added security.
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