Improve your appearance with ear surgery

If protruding or deformed corners bother you or your child, consider plastic surgery. Ear surgery, also called autoplasty, can correct the shape, position and ratio of your ear. This surgery can correct structural defects in the ear at birth, developmental problems, and ear deformities caused by injuries.

Ear surgery creates a natural shape for the ears and creates balance and proportion for the ears and face. Correcting small flaws can have a profound effect on a person’s appearance and self-confidence.

Ear surgery in particular can correct the following:

Very large corners, which is a rare condition and is called macrotia.

Prominent corners on one or both sides with varying degrees without hearing loss.
Adult dissatisfaction with previous ear surgery.

Is this suitable for me?

Ear surgery is a very individual procedure and you should do it on your own, not because of someone else’s desire or to look like an ideal hypothetical image.

Children who are good candidates for ear surgery include:

Healthy children, without life-threatening diseases or untreated chronic ear infections.
Be at least 5 years old or when the cartilage in a child’s ear is stable enough to be repaired.
Has a sense of cooperation and executes commands well.
Be able to express your feelings and have no objections when discussing surgery.

Adults and teens who are good candidates for ear surgery include:

Healthy people who do not have life-threatening illnesses or medical conditions that interfere with wound healing.
Non-smokers.
People with positive attitudes who have specific goals for ear surgery in mind.

What to do when consulting?

The success and safety of your surgery depends to a large extent on your honesty and frankness during the consultation. You will be asked questions about your health, desires and lifestyle.

Be prepared to discuss the following:

Why do you want to do this, what are the expectations and the desired result in your opinion?
Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
Current use of medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, cigarettes and drugs
History of previous surgeries

In addition your surgeon may:

Examine your general health, medical condition, and risk factors for you.
Take a photo of you for a medical record.
Discuss your options and recommend an appropriate treatment.
Describe the possible outcome of ear surgery and warn of possible risks and complications.

Preparing for surgery

Before surgery you may be asked to:

Perform medical tests or evaluations.
Take certain medications or change the way you take your current medications.
Quit smoking a long time after surgery.
Avoid aspirin and some anti-inflammatory drugs that increase the risk of bleeding.

The commands you will be given include:

What to do on the day of surgery.
Use of anesthesia during surgery.
Postoperative care and follow-up treatment.

In addition, the plastic surgeon will tell you where the operation will be performed. Depending on the type of surgery that will be performed, your operation may be performed in an office with surgical facilities, surgical centers, or a hospital.

If your operation is performed on an outpatient basis, you will need it with you. Arrange for someone to take you home after the operation and stay with you for at least the first night after the operation.

Important Facts About the Risks of Ear Surgery

The decision for ear surgery is very individual and you have to decide whether the benefits of the operation are in line with your goals and whether the risks and potential side effects are acceptable to you. Your plastic surgeon or medical staff will explain the details of the risks associated with this procedure. You will be asked to sign a consent form showing that you fully understand your type of surgery, other options, and possible risks and complications.

Some risks to your practice include:

Bleeding (hematoma).
Asymmetry.
Infection.
Wounds in wound healing.
Changes in skin sensation.
Irregularities in the shape and design of the skin.
Discoloration and swelling of the skin.
Risks of anesthesia.
Sensitivity to adhesives, sutures, blood products, topical products and injectable drugs.
Pain that may be prolonged.
Possibility of needing reoperation.

Be sure to ask your questions. It is very important to ask your plastic surgeon questions about your operation. It is normal to be somewhat anxious (either because of the excitement of anticipating your new appearance or because of the stress of preoperative surgery). Do not be embarrassed to share these feelings with your plastic surgeon.

Other facts about the dangers of action

Where will my surgery be performed?

Ear surgery may be performed in a surgery facility, surgery center, or hospital. Dr. Masoud Maleki