Expected Results
You will be going to observe an immediate change in the shape of the ears, once the bandages are removed. However, these changes improve over time and going to last permanently
Quick Facts:
- FDA cleared
- Relatively fast – only about an hour
- There are no scars under an expert surgeon
- Gives natural-looking results
Why need Otoplasty?
You may need surgery if you have,
- Overly large ears
- Irregular earlobe size
- Protruding or prominent earlobes.
- Undergone botched otoplasty
Who is a Good Candidate?
Aside from good general health and realistic expectations, if you lie in the following criteria, you will certainly be an ideal candidate for otoplasty or ear reshaping surgery in USA.
- Are you bothered by the shape of your ears?
- Do your ears stand out prominent?
- Are you born with too big or oddly shaped ears?
Preparation:
Preparing for ear surgery will help have a speedy recovery. There are restrictions on food, drink, and medicine. Your surgeon will review your daily routine and advise you of any necessary changes at least a few days before your surgery. More often, doctors recommend avoiding,
- Smoking
- Blood-thinning drugs
- Any other medications that may interfere with healing.
What is the Procedure?
Ear Reshaping/Otoplasty in Georgia & Tbilisi starts with local anesthesia for adults and general anesthesia for children. The overall process takes about 1-2 hours, depending on the complexity of the situation.
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Incision: The incision is made on the back of the patient’s ears, next to the part where the ear attaches to the head. The size of the incision depends on the amount of cartilage removed.
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Surgical alteration: The surgeons then make the necessary adjustments on an individual basis and suture the skin with sutures to keep the cartilage in place.
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Dressing: The treated area, in the end, is then covered with a bandage.
After Surgery:
The ear will be bandaged after your surgery, and your surgeon will give instructions on how to care for your wound. In the early days, you will need to be especially careful to keep the incision dry until it heals completely. It can be helpful if you give yourself time to recover, knowing that the negative side effects are temporary.
Below are some guidelines that should be avoided to prevent infection.
- Blowing nose
- Chewing solid food
- Hot baths and swimming
Benefits and side effects of Ear Reshaping:
Benefits:
- Reduces the prominence of large ears
- Improves congenital ear abnormalities
- Repositions the ears and flattens them
Side effects:
As for the side effects, complications arise. However, common complications of otoplasty are infection and bleeding. What people rarely complain about is the unwanted results that can be expected from an untrained doctor.
Otoplasty Ear Reshaping (FAQ’S):
How Long Does The Otoplasty Procedure Take?
The surgical session of otoplasty is capable of being concluded within an hour or two. However, the time span for the commencement, conclusion, and conducting of the session can be piled up with the help of customized intensity and need of the process.
Is Otoplasty A Painful Procedure?
Despite the application of anesthesia and other related medical and topical medicines, the patients still end up encountering pain within the treated dermal and epidermal parts of the ear. Still, they might not encounter an excessive amount of pain as they might have expected.
Can Otoplasty Change Ear Shape?
On a brief and precise note, yes. The session of otoplasty is capable of manipulating the existing shape and size of the process. It can merely be conducted for the cosmetic rejuvenation of the ear.
Is Otoplasty Permanent?
As a matter of fact, after going through the personalized session the patients are likely to be encountering the almost permanent outcome. Along with the expected texture and rejuvenated structure of the process.
Is Otoplasty Painful?
For a short and minimalistic period, the patients are expected to endure the painful hustle because of the process. However, depending on the personalized intensity and need of the process the patients are capable of receiving a customized level of pain.
How Much Swelling Is Normal After Otoplasty?
Depending on the personalized intensity of the process, the patients are more likely to observe swelling for a customized period of time. However, on a generalistic note, the patients are likely to bear the swelling for almost two or three weeks.
What Are The Restrictions After Otoplasty?
The patients need to receive customized cautionary measures after going through the process, still, on a generalistic note they are likely expected to avoid getting involved in heavy physical exercises, along with that the patients are prohibited from consuming hard-core food.
Does Otoplasty Look Natural?
Aside from the temporal hustle of the session, after going through the process, the patients are likely to gain and maintain the naturalistic and aesthetic appearance of the ear after going through the process.
Consult the Best Surgeon for Otoplasty:
Despite the fact that otoplasty is a simple procedure, it requires professional skills. Otoplasty when performed by leading otoplasty surgeon Dr. Abdul Majeed Makkiya, will safely restore self-confidence. You will really love the way you look. His artistic ability will make the procedure natural, while the small scars behind the ear will be easily hidden. Patients report amazing feedback from him about ear reshaping surgery, even for serious problems, be it a very large ear, irregularly shaped, or completely protruding. Before and after of his patients set him apart from others.
Book your Appointment!
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