What is ear surgery?
Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that improves the way your ears look. It reshapes your ears by adjusting the size and pinning them closer to your head. People usually consider otoplasty if their ears stick out, and look either excessively big or small. Whether you were born with ears of disproportionate size or have them misshaped in an accident, ear reshaping is the procedure to undergo.
How does otoplasty work?
Ear correction surgery removes or adds tissues through incisions made in the back of your ears. The procedure is carried out on the outer ear and it does not affect your hearing. The outer ear consists of cartilages that determine the shape and size of your ears. Due to their abnormal development during formative years, ears can look too big or too small. Otoplasty involves reshaping the cartilages and repositioning them.
What are the benefits of ear surgery?
Ear surgery offers both aesthetic and psychological benefits:
- Improved appearance: It positions, shapes, and reduces the size of your ears, making them look better.
- Enhanced self-esteem: The harmonized appearance helps you forget the trauma of being bullied or embarrassed for the way your ears used to look.
What type of ear surgery do we offer?
You can have ear surgery in Dubai with a professional team of surgeons and specialists. Depending on the size and shape of your ears you can undergo ear pinning, ear reduction, and ear augmentation.
Ear pinning
Ear pinning surgery is the procedure of reducing the distance between your ears and the head. This means the cartilages in the outer ear are pulled back and held in their new position with stitches. The surgery can but not necessarily include cartilage trimming as well.
Ear reduction
Ear reduction involves trimming, removing, and reducing cartilage through incisions made in the back of the ears. This procedure is designed for the ears that appear too big compared to the face and head.
Ear augmentation
Those with ears that have not fully developed can undergo ear augmentation. The reconstruction done by this procedure may require cartilage grafting. This means the surgeon extracts cartilage from other body parts and adds it to the underdeveloped cartilage and creates the desired size.
FAQ
What is the best age for otoplasty?
You can have an otoplasty in Dubai at any age above 5 years old. Why above 5? Because that's when your ears reach their full size.
Is otoplasty painful?
You won't feel much pain during the procedure, thanks to general or local anesthesia. Typically, adults get local anesthesia, while younger children get general anesthesia. You might experience pain, swelling, and itching when the effects of anesthesia go away. Your doctor will prescribe medication to ease your pain and discomfort.
Are the results of otoplasty permanent?
Despite the relatively longer recovery time, the results of otoplasty are permanent. Of course, your ears will grow naturally. But you will never see the reverse effect of the surgery.
How long does otoplasty take?
Depending on your concern and the type of surgery you undergo, ear reshaping can take one to three hours.
How long is the recovery time for ear surgery?
The recovery period for ear correction typically lasts 4-6 weeks. You'll wear a bandage during the initial few days to protect your ears. At night, you might need a headband to avoid any accidents while sleeping. Consider wearing shirts with loose-fitting collars, avoid scratching your ears, and sleeping on the side.
Otoplasty before and after
