A number of people suffer from the prominent asymmetric ear shape and it can cause them some embarrassment or lack of self-confidence, and some think that such problems are normal and have no psychological consequences for the individual, for example, men grow their hair to cover their ears. Women adhere to a specific hairstyle so that their ears do not appear, but in the world of cosmetic and surgical medicine, nothing has become impossible. We can solve all unwanted problems that cause psychological fatigue And embarrassment for the patient, even if it is simple for some
We at Medika Ray are with you and accompany you and offer you free medical consultations and advise you on the best procedure according to your health condition.
What is ear Otoplasty?
It is customary in otoplasty surgery to beautify the prominent ear so that the pinna is deviated and protruding outward and away from the head at a large and disturbing angle, so the specialist doctor adjusts the corners of the ear and brings them closer to the head.
Among the abnormalities that can be found in the prominent ear is the absence of folds inside the ear.
This surgery is performed after the age of six, because the ear is fully developed at the age of six.
Who are the candidates for this procedure?
All people who suffer from prominent ear problems and it is a very necessary surgery especially for people or children whose social life is affected as a result of bullying or ridicule by their friends or surrounding environment.
Also , do not forget before performing the surgery, we at Medika Ray do all the necessary analyzes to check on your health and perform the surgery in complete safety.
How is otoplasty performed?
Otoplasty is performed under local anesthesia for adults and under general anesthesia for children.
The surgeon performs the operation in the hospital with advanced medical tools that have very high sterilization, for your safety and obtaining a satisfactory result.
Where the surgeon makes a surgical incision behind the ear in order to hide the location of the surgery. Through the incision, the surgeon removes an amount of skin and connects the cartilage to the tissue, then the surgeon bends the ear back and makes a permanent stitch, then sutures the skin.
Otoplasty takes about an hour and a half, but for people who suffer from deformities or problems due to an old unsuccessful surgery, the duration of the surgery is likely to be a little longer.
What techniques are used to perform otoplasty?
There are two techniques for performing otoplasty, and the technique is performed according to the patient’s condition. Some of them are in the cartilage tissue and the other is done without removing the tissue. A light sanding of the cartilage is performed and gives the shape of the ear. Then the surgeon bends the ear and makes the stitch behind the ear, so that the scar resulting from the procedure does not appear.
How is the size of the ear reduced?
In some cases, patients suffer from the large size of the ear, and this can be treated, as a process of reducing the earlobe is performed and it is not considered a basic surgery in the prominent ear surgery, but it is performed only in the case of its large size or the presence of sagging in the lobe.
Can any surgical effect remain after it is performed?
The ear plastic surgery is from the back section, in order to avoid the appearance of any trace of the operation. The area behind the ear is characterized by rapid recovery, and no surgical procedure is applied to the ear from the front.
Does otoplasty have any effect on hearing?
As we talked previously, otoplasty is applied to the outer part of the ear, and neither the middle or inner ear nor the eardrum can be affected by the surgery.
After the surgery, does the patient feel pain or any risks and complications?
Otoplasty is not considered one of the surgeries that carry any risks, and it is very rarely possible for an infection to occur in the wound, and the matter can be overcome by means of bandages and medicines prescribed by the doctor.
It is possible that some light bruising and slight swelling will disappear after a few days.
The patient may also be accompanied after the surgery with slight pain, like any surgical procedure performed by the patient, but this pain is simple for a day or two, and the patient is likely to be disturbed only by the bandages that press on the forehead area.
The patient may suffer from some swelling that will gradually disappear, and after a month has passed, no one will notice that you have performed the surgery.
What is the cost of Otoplasty?
The cost of Otoplasty varies according to the surgeon who will perform the surgery and his experience, and according to the advanced medical equipment used and its high sterilization, according to the deformities that the patient suffers from and the type of surgery that he will perform.
What services does Medika Ray provide?
We at Medika Ray will offer you the best prices in addition to your free transportation between your place of residence and the hospital, in addition to your welcome and farewell at the airport.
In addition to the presence of an interpreter accompanying you to assist you with any inquiries before and after the surger.
You can contact us on our clinic numbers, get a free consultation and answer all your inquiries.
