Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Otoplasty or Ear Surgery is performed to correct over-sized, misshapen, or overly protruding ears. A plastic surgeon can reposition and reshape the ears, ensuring that they are proportional to the rest of the facial features, and providing the recipient with the confidence they may have been lacking.

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More Details On Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Average Cost Range: $2,600.00 - $3,400.00

Time Required:
The length of the Otoplasty surgery may vary based on the specific situation but 2-3 hours is typical.

In/Out Patient:
Outpatient.

Side Effects:
Otoplasty may result in temporary bruising, bleeding, or swelling.

Otoplasty Risks:
All surgical procedures carry with them some risks. The dangers specific to Otoplasty include: asymmetry, excessive scarring or a blood clot that may require drainage.

Duration of Ear Surgery Results:
The results of Otoplasty are permanent.

Recovery Time:
Patients can usually resume work after about a week following Otoplasty. The final results of the surgery may not be apparent until 10-20 days after the procedure. Contact sports should be avoided for up to a month.

Insurance:
Because of the cosmetic nature of Otoplasty, insurance does not usually cover it; there may be an exception for surgery performed as a result of birth defects.

Level of Discomfort:
The discomfort following Otoplasty is usually described as mild and can be controlled easily through over-the-counter pain medication.

Anesthesia:
The anesthesia of choice is generally local with sedation. General anesthesia may also be employed especially if the patient is a young child

Also Known As:
Ear Surgery. Ear Pinning. Ear Reduction. Ear Lift.

Further Discussion:
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