Otoplasty Surgery / Ear Pinning
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Otoplasty Surgery / Ear Pinning: Oto means ear, and plasty means to shape or reform. The operation of Otoplasty
means to reshape or reform the ear. The most common condition that warrants an
Otoplasty is the prominent ear even though other ear malformations exist. The
prominent ear is the ear that protrudes or sticks out too far from the head. Through
an incision made on the back of the ear, surgical techniques, such as, cartilage
removal and reshaping can be performed to restore normal ear shape. Otoplasty
is commonly done on children once the ear is fully developed (ages 4-6). However,
it is also performed on adults. When the procedure is done on children general
anesthesia is used. When the procedure is done on adults IV sedation and local
aesthesia is used. The ears are usually bandaged for ten to fourteen days, and
while asleep a headband is used for two months. This procedure can be done on
one or both ears, as needed.
Tags: Otoplasty Surgery, Ear Pinning
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