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Do You Hear What I Hear? Ear Surgery Works!! - Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Children (and adults) with ears that stick out probably know full well the teasing that goes along with this appearance imperfection. Children with protruding ears may be subjected to nasty names like Dumbo or Mickey Mouse on the schoolyard. This can be very damaging to a child's psyche and self-confidence. Adults may fare better when it comes to remarks about their looks, but regardless of your age, no one likes to be made fun of and teasing does hurt your self-esteem.Thankfully, there is a cosmetic surgical procedure called otoplasty that repairs protruding ears and does wonders for the patient's self confidence. Often times, patients choose to have other cosmetic procedures done in conjunction with otoplasty such as facelifts, blepharoplasty or eyebrow lifts.
The Procedure
Otoplasty begins with an incision just behind the ear, in the natural fold where the ear is joined to the head. Your surgeon will then remove the necessary amounts of cartilage and skin required to achieve the right effect. In some cases, the surgeon will trim the cartilage, shaping it into a more desirable form and then pin the cartilage back with permanent sutures to secure the cartilage.
In other instances, the surgeon will not remove any cartilage at all, using stitches to hold the cartilage permanently in place. After sculpting the cartilage to the desired shape, the surgeon will apply sutures to anchor the ear until healing occurs to hold the ear in the desired position.
After Surgery
Soft dressings applied to the ears will remain for a few days. Most patients experience some mild discomfort. If you are accustomed to sleeping on your side, your sleep patterns may be disrupted for a week or so because you cannot put any pressure on the ear areas. Headbands are sometimes recommended to hold the ears in the desired position for two weeks after the surgery.
The risks are minimal. There will be a thin white scar behind the ear after healing. Because this scar is in a natural crease behind the ear, the problem of visibility is inconsequential. Anything unusual should be reported to the surgeon immediately.
To learn more about otoplasty or any one of the many cosmetic surgical procedures available today, please contact The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart, Indiana today to schedule your initial appointment.
The Centre, P.C. is a unique plastic surgery practice located in northern Indiana. Our heartland values of compassion and concern for your particular needs are complemented by the professional expertise of our surgeons and staff.
At The Centre, P.C., we offer two tracks to patients in Elkhart and South Bend and throughout Indiana and southern Michiana. On the one side are our cosmetic surgery and skin care services and products. And on the other is a coordinated set of services – surgical as well as therapeutic – for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the hand, wrist and forearm due to illness or injury.
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