Ear plastic surgery (otoplasty)

Did you know that protruding ears are noticeable at birth?

This problem is often hereditary. It is possible to change the shape of a baby's ears immediately after birth without surgery. If the ears are fixed, they can take the desired shape or change position. Once the child reaches 6 months of age, it will no longer be possible to perform the correction without surgery.

At what age can otoplasty be performed? After 6-7 years, when the ear is fully formed. But only with the child's consent. In my opinion, the best time for otoplasty is before school. Firstly, rehabilitation is faster at this age, and by correcting nature's “mistake,” you will protect your child from ridicule by their peers and, accordingly, psychological problems.

Ear plastic surgery allows you to change the shape and position of the cartilage that makes the ear stick out. The operation lasts about 40 minutes and is performed under local anesthesia. To change the shape of the cartilage, I make an incision on the back of the ear, excise part of the cartilage, secure the reconstructed area with special internal sutures, and apply a cosmetic suture to the incision.

After the operation, the ear is fixed with a bandage. It must be worn for several weeks. The stitches are removed after 8-10 days, after which the bandage is worn only at night to avoid damaging the ear during sleep.

The patient can return to their normal lifestyle after otoplasty within 3 days.