OTOPLASTY
ABOUT
Otoplasty
Otoplasty is surgery to improve the shape of the ear.
It involves shaping and securing the cartilage of your ear to improve the shape or reduce the prominence of your ear.
It is a minor surgical procedure that is done under local anaesthesia as a day surgery procedure. During the procedure your ear cartilage will be molded to the desired shape and secured with sutures.
INDICATIONS
Ideal candidate for Otoplasty
If you feel insecure about the shape of your ears you may be a candidate for Otoplasty. Common reasons why patients want this done are prominent ears (ears that stick out too much) or ears that are misshapen.
If you are considering this procedure for your child, it’s best to wait until at least 6 years old before doing this procedure. This is because before this age your child’s ear is still growing. By 6 years of age, the ear has grown to about 90% of it’s adult size.
Some children will suffer teasing at school due to prominent ears. The benefit of doing the surgery at a young age is to avoid the psychological stress during school-going years.
SAFETY
Risks & Considerations
- The surgery is done on the external ear, this does not affect the hearing portion of your inner ear. Your hearing will not get better or worse after the surgery.
- This procedure can be done under local anaesthesia, so you can be awake. General anaesthesia (patient is asleep) would be needed if the patient is very young and unable to cooperate during the procedure.
- This is done as a day surgery procedure. You can go home the same day.
🩺 A full evaluation with an MOH-accredited doctor is required to determine suitability for the procedure.
*Disclaimer: Results vary according to individual.
AFTERCARE
Recovery & Follow Up
The splints are removed for cleaning periodically during the week. It usually takes a few weeks to months to correct the deformity.
We will review the child every week to ensure that skin is kept healthy and to follow-up on the splintage, until no more splinting is needed.
HOW TO START
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If you are considering the treatment with our experienced surgeons, you may book a consultation to discuss suitability, options, and the treatment process based on your medical history and goals.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the treatment for abnormal shape ears?
Depending on the severity of the deformity, different treatments can be suggested at different ages. Many parents are unware that early splinting of the ears can help to correct mild deformities which can avoid the need for surgery at a later age. Many surgeons recommend waiting until the child is at least 5 years old before surgery is done. This is only applicable for more severe deformities that cannot be treated with splinting. Speak to our team at AZATACA today to find out more about what can be done for your child.
Incisional blepharoplasty would be recommended so that the excess skin could be removed at the same time.
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