Otoplasty – prominent ear surgery
Otoplastia este intervenția chirurgicală de corecție a urechilor proeminente, indicată la orice vârstă după 7 ani, când unghiul dintre pavilionul auricular și craniu este prea larg. Se realizează în spitalizare de zi, sub anestezie ușoară (sau generală la copii), iar procesul de vindecare durează una–două luni. Rezultatele sunt permanente, iar aspectul final poate fi evaluat la circa un an postoperator.
The purpose of this procedure is to correct the appearance of the auricle, which can affect the balance of the face, when the angle between the auricle and the skull is too wide or the folds on the ear surface have not formed.
The operation can be performed as day surgery, under light anaesthesia. The surgical technique targets:
- reduction of the angle formed by the auricle and skull;
- reduction of the amount of auricular cartilage when it is in excess and projects the auricle forward;
- re-definition of the folds of the auricular cartilage.
The results of otoplasty are permanent; correction of the cartilage will restore symmetry and bring the auricle closer to the skull, allowing hair to be worn in any style. Unilateral or bilateral otoplasty can be performed at any age after 7 years.
Before the intervention
Before the intervention the patient will be seen on at least two distinct occasions for a thorough examination of the auricles and for drawing up a detailed plan with the necessary changes. Medical photographs will be taken. The type of anaesthesia will be decided jointly by the surgeon, anaesthetist and patient. In children all interventions are performed under general anaesthesia.
After the intervention
Immediately postoperatively physical effort is prohibited, and the patient will feel moderate discomfort or slight pain, associated with a slight sensation of pressure. Oedema and bruising are frequent after otoplasty. Initially the dressing is bulky and must be kept for about 5 days.
The healing process takes one to two months, but the final result can be evaluated at about one year after the intervention. Most often, otoplasty results in well-positioned, symmetrical and well-oriented ears of normal shape, size and appearance.
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