Otoplasty In Dubai
(Prominent Ears Surgery)
The correction of prominent ears needs a surgical procedure called “otoplasty”, which the goal is to reshape the auricles, we think, are excessively too visible. The surgery is usually performed on the two auricles but could be done unilaterally.
An otoplasty corrects the auricle’s cartilaginous abnormalities which are the cause of the prominent aspect. Schematically, we can distinguish three types of abnormalities which are often, more or less, associated: Too open angle between the auricle and the skull, carrying out the so called “prominence” (valgus helix). Too large size of the conchal cartilage projecting forward the ear which improves the prominent aspect (concha hypertrophy). Failure into the normal cartilage reliefs folding which gives a too smooth, like “unpleated”, aspect to the ear (lack of anthelix plicature).
Surgery, definitively, corrects these abnormalities, by reshaping the ear cartilage, in order to obtain well-positioned, symmetrical ears also natural in size and aspect. So, prominent ears surgery also ends the mockeries and other unpleasant remarks which may have induced psychological difficulties or school problems. An otoplasty can be performed in an adult, in a teenager or, most of the time, in a 6-7 years old child, as soon as the child starts suffering of his/her ear aspect.
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Before the operation
A meticulous clinical examination of the ears will be realized by the surgeon to determine the needed modifications. A usual pre-operative evaluation is done, following the prescriptions.
An anesthesiologist must be seen in consultation, at least 48 hours before surgery.
No medicine with aspirin in it must be taken for at least 10 days before surgery. Depending on the type of anesthesiology, you can be asked to fast (no food or beverage) for 6 hours before surgery.
For the boys, a short hair cut is suitable; for the girls, a pony tail is welcome. But in any patient, the hair must be carefully washed the day before surgery.
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The procedure
Techniques are adapted to each case, in order to get the best result. However, common surgical steps have to be used:
For the boys, a short hair cut is suitable; for the girls, a pony tail is welcome. But in any patient, the hair must be carefully washed the day before surgery.
The surgical follow-up
Pains are usually moderate and if necessary, they can be treated using pain killers and anti-inflammatory drugs.
The dressing is removed within 2 to 5 days following surgery. It will be replaced by a lighter one for another few days.
During the early follow-up period, ecchymosis (bruises) and edema (swelling hiding the ear reliefs) can appear. This should not worry you; it will be transitory and not affecting the final result.
You must also avoid high cold temperature for at least 2 months after surgery, due to the frost-bite risk because of the transitory sensitiveness abatement.
The result
It will be appreciated within 1 to 2 months after surgery. It is the time needed for the edema to disappear, allowing the ear reliefs to be clearly seen. After this period of time, only the scar will be red and harden for another few months before toning down.
This surgical procedure will be most of the time efficient to correct auricle abnormalities and to give back natural well positioned, well oriented and well folded ears, also normal in size, symmetry and in general aspect.
In most of the cases, the result is definitively obtained. But sometimes, a slight recurrence of the prominent aspect of the ear may occur and indicate a slight secondary surgical correction.
A maintaining and protecting head-band will be used day and nights for 15 days and then for another few weeks, during night, only. During this period, you must avoid any sport activity.
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Traditional otoplasty techniques have been reported to entail significant complications and a high recurrence rate, around 10%.
For this purpose, I use the G. JOST otoplasty procedure, an advanced elaborate technique that requires neither stitches nor blind cartilage scoring, avoiding any complications.
The Jost technique of cartilage splitting without stitches leads to excellent outcomes. The ear spontaneously assumes a natural shape after the cartilage scoring. No stitches are used to maintain the shape of the antihelical fold; therefore, stitch-related complications (i.e. palpation, extrusion, breaking) are avoided. The only stitches used are an absorbable suture to fill the dead space behind the concha and skin suture. That is why the specific technique is safe and reliable, with long-lasting outcomes.
.This webpage aims to provide some information about the subject. Individual patient circumstances may differ, which might alter both the advice and course of therapy given to you by your doctor.
Source:
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons, French Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery
