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Otoplasty, Ear Reshaping, ear reconstruction: Cost, Before and After Results In The Philippines

Ear Surgery / Otoplasty

Ear malformation in an early age especially with the birth or during the 1st month of life can be address by splinting techniques. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done in the children above the age of five or six, to set prominent ears back closer to the head or reduce the size of large ears. Ears are almost fully grown by then, and the earlier the surgery, less teasing of the child must suffer. Ear surgery on adults also possible, and generally no additional risks associated with Ear surgery in either age group.

Most surgeons' recommend that parents stay alert to their child's feelings about protruding the ear; not compel the surgery until your child wants a change. Children to feel uncomfortable about their ears and want the surgery in general are more cooperative during the process and happier with the outcome.

Ear surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure or a hospital may require of access (usually for pediatric patients). Occasionally, the surgeon may recommend that the procedure is done as an inpatient procedure depending on patient age and other medical conditions. The surgeon makes a small incision behind the ear. He will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it toward the back head. Non-absorbable stitches can be used to help keep the new shape. Occasionally, the surgeon may remove a piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when surgery is complete. In more complex cases, the skin is removed and stitches are used to fold the cartilage back on his itself to reshape the ear without Reshaping cartilage. It is under local or general anesthesia, depending on the age of the patient. In most cases, a faint the scars behind the ear to lose time.

Individuals planning to undergo otoplasty ready before scheduled operations. The patients are advised to avoid the following for 2 to 3 weeks before surgery; smoking, alcoholic beverages, steroids, NSAIDs or pain medications such as Naproxen and mefenamic acids, herbal tea, herbal medicine, Vitamin E, blood thinning medicines such as aspirin, heparin and Coumadin, regulated drugs such as valum, drugs such as methamphetamines, diet pills and oral contraceptive pills. The medicine and social activity can be delayed healing, prolong bleeding during surgery and may interact with medicines used during operation. It is advised that patients discuss it further with their surgeon to reduce the possible risks and complications.

Prospective that patients in planning such procedures are required to allot 12-14 days. Time it is used for the initial consultation, laboratory, medical clearance, surgery, follow up, suture removal and early recovery. After the patient is safe to travel from the wound is healed and dry.

The plastic surgeon and / or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with the operation. You are asked to sign consent form to ensure you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.

Making drugs and surgery is not an exact science. Although good results are expected, unlikely. In some situations, it may not be possible to achieve optimal results in a surgical procedure. Another operation may be necessary.

The decision have otoplasty are extremely personal and you will have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and the risks and potential complications is acceptable.

Possible risks and complications:

• Infection
• Poor / poor wound healing
• Anesthesia risk
• Bleeding (hematoma)
• Nose Asymmetry
• Change skin feeling (numbness)
• Disease, which may not stop
• Unfavorable scarring
• Skin contour irregularities
• Discoloration of skin and inflammation
• Sutures may spontaneously surface through the skin, become visible or produce irritation that require removal
• Possibility of change in surgery

For more information you can visit www.cosmeticphilippines.com or www.philcosmeticplasticsurgery.com

Author:

Dr Rino Lorenzo is a Filipino cosmetic plastic reconstructive surgeon and based in Manila, Philippines. He is a Board Certified and fully trained cosmetic plastic surgeon, with 6 years of formal training in Aesthetic, reconstructive and Burn Plastic Surgery. Dr Rino Lorenzo is a Fellow of the Philippines Association of Plastic and Aesthetic reconstructive surgeon.

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About the Author

Dr Rino Lorenzo
is a Filipino Plastic Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgeon based in Manila Philippines.He is a Board Certified and fully trained Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon, with 6 years of formal training in the field of Aesthetic / Cosmetic, Reconstructive and Burn Plastic Surgery. Dr Rino is a fellow of Philippine Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.