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OTOPLASTY
Otoplasty is not a
medical decision, but a personal one. The way you see yourself
defines you and integrates you in society. This kind of operation is addressed
people to who, because of innate causes, have their ears salient or big.
Friends and family
members can tell you their opinion about this action , the plastic surgeon
can give you medical advice, but the only one who can decide what's
in your best interest it's you. This kind of operation
has been done ever since 1950; many men and women have taken advantage
from this operation. The operation is addresed
to men and women who are unhappy with the aspect of their ears. A person can request
this operation when he or she considers himself or herself ready to enjoy
the benefits it offers. It is usually practiced at the age of 14 until
you become an adult. If you are unhappy with the aspect of your ears this operation offers you new possibilities to have a new look. The post operator effect is permanent; the ears will never came to the initial form again.
The surgical intervention
is realized through the ear cartilage and its anchorage in order to bring
the ears closer to the head. The suture is made with threads which are
not occluded, in order to permanently maintain the new position. The resulting
incisions are made on the back of the ear. The operation is made
under total anesthesia with children, because it is safer and ensures
the operating team a greater comfort. The risks of the anesthesia are
diminished by administrating total anesthesia, but they can not be completely
eliminated. Present your plastic
surgeon with your medical history, in order to set the way in which the
operation will be performed. There are certain situations when the operation
can be done under local anesthesia. The time for performing
this operation depends on several factors: the surgical onset, the complexity
of the operation, the patient's anatomy, the type of the anesthesia. Normally the operation
lasts about one hour for each ear. Most of these operations do not require hospitalization, and the patient can leave home immediately after the operation; with children who undertaken general anesthesia 1 or 2 days of hospitalization are necessary in order to keep the patient under surveillance.
POST SURGERY EFFECTS After surgery the
ear will be swollen, and you will feel a slight sensation of pain. Immediately
after the operation you have to keep your head raised higher than the
rest of the body, while sitting in bed. The tumescent will disappear in
a few days. The first dress will be bigger, and the next ones will be
finer. The threads are being removed after 7 - 10 days. The initial uncomfortable
sensation will be controlled with antialgic medication. The resulting scars
are small and do not represent a problem from an esthetical point of view.
They will have a pink color for a few months, after which they will get
the color of the surrounding skin. In case of predisposition
to hypertrophy and keloid scars, discuss this problem with your plastic
surgeon. You can came back
to your daily activity in 2 or 3 days. The pains can persist, and
in this case you should take medicines. In the following three weeks after
the operation, try and protect your ears in order to have a full recovery. A complete activity
can be started after 2 or 3 weeks, according to the evolution of the operation,
and your daily activity. Otoplasty has a beautification
effect on the ear. This will make you more confident in yourself, because
the new look is lovely to the eye. The emotional and psychological benefits of the operation are a greater confidence in yourself, a better image of your body and a greater personal satisfaction. SPECIAL NOTES -Wash yourself well
before the operation; This introduction
has been made only for an informative purpose.
PLASTIC SURGERY
DEPARTMENT Phone: 004-021-224.50.02;
004-0722.684.735 Internet: www.drvoicu.ro
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