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Otoplasty: A Comprehensive Review

Otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery is a surgical procedure done to correct various ear deformities.

This reconstructive technique was first developed in India back in 600 B.C. by Susrutha Samhita

who performed Otoplasty on people whose ears were amputated for criminal offenses. Even then,

unusual ear shapes and sizes were appalling and the need to have them modified for a more

acceptable and less embarrassing appearance made Otoplasty a popular cosmetic procedure

then and now. For a highly successful operation, take this time to know about the following:

Before the operation

Once you have decided to go through an Otoplasty, start with booking for a consultation with your

chosen surgeon. This is the best time to ask for everything you want to know about the procedure

and for every important details that you need to be informed of. You need to discuss with the

surgeon about the total cost of surgery and for your payment options. You should prepare all the

necessary requirements and paper works to be done like consent forms, waivers, etcetera.

During the operation

On the operation date, make sure to follow the pre-operative instructions that were given by the

surgeon. Your vital signs should be checked first to make sure that you are fit to go through with

the procedure. Once you and the surgical team are ready, appropriate type of anaesthesia will be

inducted and once it will take effect, surgical techniques will be started. Procedures for Otoplasty

vary according to the problem that should be corrected. It usually involves incision of the ear parts

which will depend as to what needs to be done.

Sometimes there is a need to augment or place elements to replace severely deformed or

missing structures. After achieving the desired shape and size, suturing or repair of the incised

wounds are cleverly done to hide beneath natural folds behind the ear. Sutures to be used can

either be those that dissolve as the healing process is in progress or those that the surgeon will

need to remove after the wounds have completely healed.

After the operation

The most important thing to remember after the surgery should be to keep the operative site free

from any signs of infection. Regular changing of dressings and taking post- surgical medications

is a must. You can immediately be up and about a few hours after the surgery or once the

anaesthesia wears off. The stitches usually dissolve or are removed by the surgeon after five

days and most adults usually resume work within a week post- surgery. Total healing can be

expected after three to six weeks.

STOP the teasing! Reshape your ears today.

Otoplasty may be one of the safest cosmetic surgeries there is as it requires lesser involvement of inner organs, and a shorter recovery period. This makes it the best surgical option available for any ear disfigurements.

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