Otoplasty Candidates
Ideal candidates for ear plastic surgery are patients who are dissatisfied with the shape of their ears, generally healthy, and above five years old. You may also be a good candidate for otoplasty surgery if you have the following:
- If you have overly large or small ears
- If your ears are disproportionate to your head
- If your ears protrude or stick out prominently from your head
- If you have an abnormal ear shape due to injury, trauma, or a structural issue from birth
- If you have ear cartilage stable enough for correction
What to Expect at an Otoplasty Consultation
During your consultation, I will talk to you about your medical history and go over your surgical goals for the procedure. I will examine the shape, size, and placement of your ears and take measurements or pictures. My staff and I will also go over any associated risks, outcomes, and potential costs of the surgery.
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How to Prepare for Otoplasty Surgery
I recommend the following instructions to prepare for your otoplasty surgery:
- Avoid taking herbal supplements for three weeks
- Avoid taking blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medication for three weeks
- Quit smoking six weeks prior to the procedure to improve healing
- Arrange for someone else to drive you before and after your procedure
- Arrange for someone to stay with you the first night following surgery
Ear Pinning Surgery in NJ with Dr. Spiro
During ear pinning surgery, I make an incision either behind your ear or inside its folds. I generally make an incision on the back of the ear to correct protrusion or to reduce enlarged cartilage. I manipulate the ear tissue by removing, folding, and shaping the cartilage with sutures or grafting the cartilage from the back of the ear to the front. I use external stitches to close the incisions, restoring a natural shape to your ears.
Otoplasty Recovery Time
Following your procedure, I will have dressings wrapped around your ears. It is important that you keep this dressing in place until I tell you to remove them. These bandages help support and shape the new structures of your ear and should not be taken off early.
During the recovery process, I generally recommend that you avoid prolonged sunlight exposure, excessive force, or rubbing or scratching the ear area. I will also give you specific post-operative instructions to follow, including:
- How to take care of your ears following surgery
- Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection
- When to return to normal activities
- When to take your dressings off
- When to make up a follow-up appointment
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