Otoplasty

The ears are ideally positioned close to the side if the head. Anyone with protruding ears knows the hurtful teasing which their ears may provoke. This harassment is even more intense in primary school-age children. Classroom teasing can be avoided by having corrective surgery before the age of six -- but can be done at any age, even adulthood. Other outer ear deformities can be corrected by surgery as well.

Process
In young children, a general anesthetic is used. In adults, a local anesthesia with IV sedation is preferred. The surgery is performed through incisions behind the ears so that there is no visible scarring.

Recovery
For the most part, you can return to your normal routine one week after surgery.

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