There are few deformities that are more noticeable than protruding ears. In some cases, they can make childhood unpleasant or even affect our self-esteem. The only permanent solution to protruding ears is plastic surgery.
Eyelid surgery – blepharoplasty
The course of surgery, recovery:
- 1During the consultation, the plastic surgeon will first assess the condition of the skin, the difficulty of the procedure, the condition of the cartilage, the angular deviation and the possibility of deformity. The doctor will also instruct the patient about possible risks and the postoperative regimen.
- 2The operation is performed under local anaesthesia, general anaesthesia is also possible in children. The doctor approaches the site from the back of the ear, that is, leaving no visible scar. The essence of the operation is to reduce the unnatural angle between the ear and the head and then to shape and fix the new position of the ear.
- 3 After the procedure, the operated area is covered with a bandage. In adults for 2 weeks.
- 4Recovery takes approximately 2 weeks. Mild pain may persist for a prolonged period of time.
Frequently asked questions
In addition to the cost of the surgery, the financial price of the procedure may also include a pre-operative examination and anaesthesia. For this procedure, the total price is around 720,- €.
After surgery, the patient wears a fixation bandage, which must be changed at regular intervals. Later it can be exchanged for a headband. It is necessary to wear the bandage or headband continuously for 2 weeks and then for another 6 weeks it is necessary to wear the headband during the night. Patients are advised to wash their hair for the first time after the bandage has been removed.
It is recommended that the patient avoid any contact sports for at least 3 months to half a year after the procedure to prevent ear trauma.
The procedure is not suitable for patients with acute disease, active inflammation, patients with severe autoimmune diseases, unbalanced diabetes, patients with poor blood clotting, active herpes, and pregnant and lactating women.