Procedure:
Sets prominent ears back closer to the head and/or reduces the size of large ears. This procedure is most often performed on children between the ages of four and fourteen and may be covered by insurance.
Length:
Approximately two hours.
Anesthesia:
Young children: usually general anesthesia is given. For older children or adults: a general or local anesthesia is used with sedation.
Inpatient/Outpatient:
Usually this is an outpatient procedure.
Possible Side Effects:
Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness and/or numbness.
Risks:
Infection of cartilage, excessive scarring, blood clots that may need to be drained, mismatched or artificial-looking ears, or the recurrence of the protrusion which requires repeat surgery.
Recovery:
The patient may return to school or work within five to seven days, and resume strenuous activity, such as contact sports in one to two months.
Results:
Usually permanent.
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Sometimes surgeries are very helpful and get the patient out of the problem very easily.It is being taken up by various individuals to solve their ear and many other problems.
Dr. Ordon plastic surgeon
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