If you are looking for otoplasty in Indianapolis (or the Indianapolis metropolitan area), look no further than Beeson Cosmetic Surgery. Below you will find information on the purpose, technique, recovery time and recovery instructions related to otoplasty in Indianapolis.
Table of Contents
- Introduction Video
- Summary
- More Information on Otoplasty in Indianapolis
- Before and After Gallery
- E-Books
- Schedule a Consultation
Introduction Video
Summary
Purpose (Indications)
Protruding ears
What It Does
Reduces size of protruding ears and makes ears appear more natural if hair is short or pulled back
Technique
“Twilight” or general anesthesia
Incisions hidden behind ear in skin crease
Lasers used to reduce swelling and discomfort
Dissolvable sutures used
Turban-like dressing applied and then removed the following day
Excess skin is removed from behind ear and special sutures are used to remold the ear
Recovery Time
3-7 days, in most cases
Recovery Instructions
No lifting over 10 pounds or straining for 1-2 weeks
Sleep with head elevated for 2 weeks
Sleep with headband to protect ears for 4-6 weeks
How Long It Lasts
Usually permanent
Ancillary Procedures Commonly Performed In Conjunction With Otoplasty
Blepharoplasty
Facelift
Nasal surgery
More Information on Otoplasty in Indianapolis
Otoplasty is the name given to the procedure used to “pin back” or reposition protruding ears.
This deformity causes deeper emotional scarring than is generally realized by even the parents of friends of individuals who has this deformity. Because the visual and psychological improvement following the operation is usually dramatic, it is rewarding to the patient and the doctor.
In children the surgery is preferably done preschool, that is before the age of 6, to avoid classroom teasing, but it can be done any time later.
In younger children a general anesthetic is given (“twilight” anesthesia in adults); and the patient is usually discharged from the hospital 24 hours following surgery and remains ambulatory thereafter. There is virtually little pain after this type of surgery. In adults, otoplasty may be performed on an outpatient basis at our office or the hospital.
The thin scars resulting from the incisions are located behind each ear and are automatically hidden by them. It is rare for these scars to hypertrophy.
A turban-type bandage is worn about the head to cover the ears after surgery. After this is removed, the patient wears a cap or head ban pulled done over the ears while sleeping to protect them for another two weeks. Most patients may return to work or school in 5-7 days following surgery.
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