| It is also known as Prominent ear, Bat ear correction, Pin back Otoplasty or Ear pinning. In this plastic surgery procedure the large ears or the ears that protrude too far from the head are pinned back. This procedure can greatly enhance a person's appearance and self-esteem. |
- Anesthesia: For adults, local anesthesia or sedation is preferred. In children, general anesthesia is preferred, as children are less likely to remain still during the procedure.
- Duration of procedure: It takes about 1 to 2 hours for the procedure.
- Incision: It involves a small incision in the back of the ear, sculpting the cartilage to reshape the ear, excess skin is removed and then stitches are used to pin the ear into a more pleasing shape. In most cases, the surgery leaves behind only a small scar, which will fade with time. It involves a small incision in the back of the ear, sculpting the cartilage to reshape the ear, excess skin is removed and then stitches are used to pin the ear into a more pleasing shape. In most cases, the surgery leaves behind only a small scar, which will fade with time.
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Inpatient/Outpatient procedure: |
| It is an outpatient procedure that is the patient can go home the same day. |
- After the surgery a large bandage is put around your head to promote proper healing and prevent anything from disturbing your ears. The bandage is usually removed a week later, dressing done and a headband is recommended to be worn for a few weeks.
- Recovery from ear surgery can take up to six weeks.
- Adult patients can typically resume their normal routines a few days after their procedure.
- Children generally require a week of rest before going back to school.
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- Anesthesia: It is performed under Local Anaesthesia or General Anaesthesia.
- Duration of procedure: Depends on the deformity.
- Incision: Chosen as per deformity.
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| Most are outpatient procedures that is the patient can go home the same day, though the severe deformities might need a few days in patient stay. |
- After completing the otoplasty procedure, Dr.Sharma will place a large bandage around your head to promote proper healing and prevent anything from disturbing your ears. The bandage is usually removed a week later, dressing done and a headband is recommended to be worn for a few weeks.
- Resume work/school: 3 weeks.
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