The following frequently asked questions (FAQ's) will give you a basic understanding of the prominent ear correction procedure . These can't answer all of your questions, as a great deal depends on your individual circumstances, however, the doctor will be happy to answer any further queries that you may have.
How do I plan my ear surgery?
During your initial consultation, your surgeon will evaluate and assess the scope of correction required and recommend the most effective technique. The doctor will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery.
How do I prepare for ear surgery?
The doctor will give you instructions to help you prepare yourself for surgery. These may include guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications.
Where will the ear surgery be performed?
The surgery is performed at Urquiza Plastic Surgery Center. You will usually be admitted on the day of surgery, and stay until the early evening.
What takes place during the ear correction surgery?
With one of the more common techniques, the surgeon makes a small incision in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. He will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Occasionally, the surgeon will remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete. In most cases, ear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear that will fade with time.
How long will the ear surgery take?
Ear surgery usually takes about two hours.
How long will it take for life to return to normal?
The patient's head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage immediately following surgery to promote the best molding and healing. The ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but this can be relieved by medication. Within a few days, bulky bandages will be replaced by a lighter head dressing. Be sure to follow your surgeon's directions for wearing this dressing, especially at night. Non-dissolvable stitches are usually removed in about a week. Any activity in which the ear might be bent should be avoided for a month or so. Most adults can go back to work about four days after surgery.
How will I feel about my new look?
Most patients, young and old alike, are thrilled with the results of ear surgery . If you've discussed the procedure and your expectations with the surgeon before the operation it is likely that you'll be pleased with the result.
Does ear surgery carry any risk?
Ear surgery complications are infrequent and usually minor
- How do I plan my ear surgery?
- How do I prepare for ear surgery?
- Where will the ear surgery be performed?
- What takes place during the ear correction surgery?
- How long will the ear surgery take?
- How long will it take for life to return to normal?
- How will I feel about my new look?
- Does ear surgery carry any risk?
How do I plan my ear surgery?
During your initial consultation, your surgeon will evaluate and assess the scope of correction required and recommend the most effective technique. The doctor will give you specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery.
How do I prepare for ear surgery?
The doctor will give you instructions to help you prepare yourself for surgery. These may include guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medications.
Where will the ear surgery be performed?
The surgery is performed at Urquiza Plastic Surgery Center. You will usually be admitted on the day of surgery, and stay until the early evening.
What takes place during the ear correction surgery?
With one of the more common techniques, the surgeon makes a small incision in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. He will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Occasionally, the surgeon will remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete. In most cases, ear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear that will fade with time.
How long will the ear surgery take?
Ear surgery usually takes about two hours.
How long will it take for life to return to normal?
The patient's head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage immediately following surgery to promote the best molding and healing. The ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but this can be relieved by medication. Within a few days, bulky bandages will be replaced by a lighter head dressing. Be sure to follow your surgeon's directions for wearing this dressing, especially at night. Non-dissolvable stitches are usually removed in about a week. Any activity in which the ear might be bent should be avoided for a month or so. Most adults can go back to work about four days after surgery.
How will I feel about my new look?
Most patients, young and old alike, are thrilled with the results of ear surgery . If you've discussed the procedure and your expectations with the surgeon before the operation it is likely that you'll be pleased with the result.
Does ear surgery carry any risk?
Ear surgery complications are infrequent and usually minor
