Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes or resizes the ears, often to correct injuries or adjust ears that are overly large, small, or misshapen.
Otoplasty is a permanent solution which brings more balance to your facial features or resolves bothering concern.
This surgical procedure can make a big difference in your appearance and your self-confidence also.
Dr. Dragana Spica performs otoplasty surgery on the visible area of the outer ear called the auricle. The auricle consists of cartilage, covered by skin. The auricle develops during a couple of years after birth. In some cases, when the auricle doesn’t develop fully or properly, people can undergo otoplasty to correct the position, size, or shape of their ears.
People can also undergo otoplasty to improve the appearance of their ears after injury or trauma. Dr. Spica can usually correct the appearance of the ears in just one surgery. Another reason for undergoing otoplasty is reducing the size of the ears if they are too large or too small and not in harmony with the rest of the face.
When talking about children, they must be at least 5 years old to have otoplasty. By that time their auricle will have fully developed.
You can be a good candidate for this procedure if you are not satisfied with the outcomes of your previous otoplasty surgery.
Generally, to be a good candidate for this surgery, you need to be healthy and not suffer from some illnesses that can interfere with your recovery.
Otoplasty is an effective surgical procedure which can significantly improve the appearance of ears in terms of their shape, size and symmetry.
There are different types of otoplasty.
It generally lasts between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the extent of your case.
General anesthesia is typically used.
Local anesthesia with IV sedation can be used in some cases.
Since otoplasty is an invasive surgery, it carries certain risks, including:
The results of otoplasty surgery are permanent.
The price of otoplasty depends on the complexity and the length of the surgery.
Before the surgery, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She may require blood tests to determine if you are physically fit for the surgery.
Also, Dr. Spica will advise you to stop smoking and taking certain vitamins and supplements.
It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.
Before the day of your surgery, you will be given some important instructions, including:
On the day of your otoplasty you are prepped for the surgery and given anesthesia. Dr. Spica will see you before the surgery to cover the details of the surgery again, to check the consent forms and to mark your surgical sites.
Dr. Dragana Spica makes the incisions and reshapes your ears according to your treatment plan.
After the surgery, Dr. Spica will inform your friends or family that the procedure is finished.
When you feel comfortable, you are discharged from the surgical sites and given all the instructions for the recovery period.
Otoplasty is considered as one of the least painful aesthetic surgeries.
The recovery generally lasts for 1 week.
After that you can go back to work or school.
During recovery you should:
You can return to your normal daily activities after 6 weeks.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling, which should subside after several weeks.
Also, you need to keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
It’s important to have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Dragana Spica. The first follow-up is after 7 days, when Dr. Spica will remove your bandages.
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