Otoplasty in Dubai Abu Dhabi
Otoplasty is the surgery to correct protruding ears. The ideal age to undergo flap correction surgery is from 8 years old, when the ear is already fully formed and almost equal to that of an adult. This surgery has no upper age limit, and it can also be performed on adults.
WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR OTOPLASTY?
Otoplasty is recommended to minimize deformities or correct dissatisfaction with the ears related to size, shape, or angle
Due to these characteristics, otoplasty aims to offer more harmony in shape, size, and angle with the surgery.
HOW DOES OTOPLASTY in DUBAI WORK?
It is essential that before undergoing the procedure, the patient understands how otoplasty works. This plastic surgery must be performed by a plastic surgeon and can be divided into three stages:
- Preparation: in general, otoplasty surgery in dubai is indicated after clinical analysis of the patient and following pre-surgical recommendations. The technique is normally performed with general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation in a hospital environment;
- Execution: an incision is made behind the ear, following the natural fold. There are numerous techniques, but excess skin is generally removed, and the cartilage is weakened, making it more “flexible.” The cartilage may or may not be removed to reduce the size and fix the stitches on the back to maintain the new anatomy; then, proceed to the desired fold of the ear, using stitches on the back.
- Recovery: the skin stitches can be removed in 10 – 14 days or can be absorbable; generally, a compression band is recommended to help heal and contain the ears in the new position. The patient can resume activities within a week, and the postoperative period usually involves little pain.
Understanding how otoplasty works is essential to preparing for both the procedure and recovery, obtaining better results from the surgical intervention.
WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR OTOPLASTY?
In general, the indication is aesthetic due to the degree of the condition and the patient’s level of discomfort with the ears. A patient with mild protruding ears may feel embarrassed due to this characteristic, even causing social and emotional problems, which justifies surgical intervention.
Therefore, like other plastic surgeries, otoplasty also depends on an assessment by the plastic surgeon, who considers multiple factors such as aesthetics, patient desire, discomfort, degree of asymmetry, and others.
ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR OTOPLASTY?
Contraindications for otoplasty are limited to patients who do not have an adequate health status that allows surgical interference, such as in cases of anemia, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and other illnesses.
If all physical and clinical examinations are satisfactory, no contraindications will prevent the technique from being performed.
HOW OLD IS IT POSSIBLE TO PERFORM EAR CORRECTION?
An important thing about otoplasty is that it is one of the few aesthetic interventions that can be performed even in childhood, with the predominant indication being to perform it at this stage.
Otoplasty is recommended from age 8 when ear development is complete, and surgery will not interfere with this aspect.
Until this age, the growth of the ears is faster than that of the head, and after this stage, there is more harmony in growth, which guarantees the maintenance of results.
Between childhood and early adolescence, the cartilage is more malleable, improving the results achieved and reducing the chances of the ear opening again in the case of protruding ear treatment.
WHAT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED BY PARENTS?
Despite parents’ insecurity about submitting their child to plastic surgery, the risks are minimal, and the benefits can be significant in the patient’s sociability, self-confidence, and well-being.
At this age, problems with bullying can be significant in the child’s discomfort with this characteristic, demanding attention and understanding from parents.
Furthermore, dialogue with the child is essential because if they do not feel like having surgery and are not bothered by the appearance of the ear, the procedure does not need to be carried out.
When otoplasty is performed on children and adolescents, it is recommended that the procedure be carried out during school holidays due to recovery time and the need to use the compression band.
WHAT ARE THE RESULTS OF THIS PLASTIC SURGERY?
Normally, the result of otoplasty is a more harmonious ear with the shape, angulation, and size desired by the patient.
The results can be seen in the first few days after the procedure, with the swelling reducing by around 90% in the first two weeks after the surgical intervention. After a month, it is very close to definitive.
DOES BIG EAR SURGERY LEAVE SCARS?
The scar from this surgery is practically invisible, as it is located behind the ear, in the groove formed by it and the skull. Furthermore, as this region has very thin skin, the scar tends to be “almost imperceptible,” even in some techniques that use small incisions on the anterior face.
WHAT TYPE OF ANESTHESIA?
Children: usually with general anesthesia. Adults: usually local anesthesia with or without sedation.
HOW LONG IS THE HOSPITALITY PERIOD?
Generally, it takes a few hours, depending on the type of anesthesia and the patient’s age.
HOW LONG DOES THE SURGERY TIME TAKE?
Approximately around 1 hour. However, the surgical procedure time should be distinct from the patient’s stay in the Surgical Center environment, as this also involves the period of anesthetic preparation and postoperative recovery.
IS THERE PAIN IN THE POSTOPERATIVE OPERATION?
Some discomfort may occur post-operatively. When this problem occurs, we can combat it with common painkillers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE RECOVERY?
The scar is protected with small bandages. The ear (especially in children) is protected with a cap in the first few days to avoid local trauma. In some cases, using “ballet” or “tennis” belts is recommended.
WHEN ARE THE STITCHES REMOVED?
Normally, absorbable sutures are used, meaning there is no need to remove stitches.
HOW LONG WILL THE DEFINITIVE RESULT BE ACHIEVED?
We will have around 80% of the desired result as soon as the dressing is removed. After 12 weeks, the result will be definitive.
IS THERE NO RISK OF "THE WAG RETURN" AFTER SURGERY?
The result is usually definitive, but like everything in Medicine, the result cannot be guaranteed.
IS THERE A DANGER IN THIS OPERATION?
Every medical act includes a variable risk, and Plastic Surgery, as part of Medicine, is no exception. The risk can be minimized by properly preparing each patient, but only partially eliminated.
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