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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Candidates:
Usually children between the ages of 4 and 14 years, but also adults.

Objectives:
Reduce the size of large ears and place proeminent ears back closer to the head.

Incisions and technique:
The incisions are generally in the fold behind the ear. The cartilages are treated; the excess is removed, reestablishing the desired shape and position of the ear.

Operating Time:
One to two hours.

Anesthesia:
Children: usually general. Adults: local, with sedation.

In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient.

Recovery:
Back to work or school: 5 to 7 days. Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1 to 2 months.

Side Effects:
Pain that can be treated with painkillers. Swelling, redness, numbness in the first week after surgery. Results start getting better after the second week.

Risks:
Infection. Blood clot (hematoma) that may need to be drained. Recurrence of the protrusion, requiring second surgery.

Duration of Results:
Permanent.