Another Otoplasty technique is known as
accordion pleating. Rather than removing a
section of cartilage, this method involves
scoring the cartilage vertically and
dividing it into
many pleats, which when folded allows the
ear to be repositioned flatter to the head,
where it is sutured into place.
In some instances, patients with protruding
ears are also conscious of the size of their
ear. Although an Otoplasty cannot change the
size of an ear, a big ear is definitely less
evident when it contours the shape of the
head rather than sticking straight out.
An extensive choice of hairstyle is not the
only benefit for patients undergoing an
Otoplasty operation. Problems affecting the
head or facial features, which cannot be
hidden under
clothing, are usually the most disturbing in
terms of
self-esteem. For such people, enhancement
following this
surgery comes twofold – in both looks and
character
confidence.
Post Operative Recovery
An Otoplasty is normally carried out as a
day case
procedure under a local anaesthetic with
sedation.
Sutures (stitches) are usually removed after
7 – 10
days, if not dissolvable. Following surgery
a pressure
bandage will be applied, which helps hold
the ears
against the head during the healing period.
This bandage is kept on for a period
of
approximately seven days, but it should be
re-applied each night before going to bed
for
a further period of two or three weeks, as
instructed by the surgeon, and removed each
morning.
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