OTOPLASTY EARS FOR A FAN

Intervention to correct the abnormal protrusion of the ears which can cause frustration and complex, is required by patients who have excessive clearance of the ear and when the ears are a bit flat, ie without the natural folds in relief (antelo) 's intervention consists of an incision behind the ear that will remain virtually invisible and allow exposure of the cartilage that covers and film (the perichondrium) to be modeled and repositioned to achieve a normal ear shape and position.
In general surgery, which lasts less than two hours, you run an outpatient under local anesthesia, but sometimes may be required, especially in children or adults particularly apprehensive, mild sedation; after the intervention must be brought to an elastic band around the head restraint for about ten days to take tablets ears, then they will be removed and fascia sutures; for a further week should bring the band still only at night.

It 'an intervention that does not cause pain, limit one can get a feeling of tightness and discomfort due to the elastic dressing, which must be tightened in the early days bit.

If properly executed this action solves the problem of protruding ears and is an intervention that does not involve any risk to hearing function nor the sensitivity of the ear.

The possible complications are rare senguinamento postoperative infection of the cartilage (chondrite), the formation of hypertrophic scarring, transient decrease in sensitivity of the pavilion, the recidivism (Rarely minor adjustments may be Required)

Already in childhood this problem may be cause for ridicule that may cause serious discomfort in children, and these cases should be identified and treated early to prevent the problem from becoming more serious over time to lead to real psychological damage.