What is otoplasty, what problems does it solve?
Otoplasty, what is it?
This is a special area of laser surgery that eliminates deformations of the auricle and improves its shape. The operation allows you to quickly correct any visual defects and reconstruct the ears in accordance with the patient’s wishes. The surgeon can correct the position of the ears or reduce their shape, eliminate protruding ears and correct the shape of the earlobe. It all depends on the wishes of the patient, because otoplasty is most often performed for aesthetic reasons, when a person wants to change his appearance for the better.
People of all ages suffer from protruding ears and other aesthetic defects. Often such defects cause embarrassment in appearance. When in public, a person feels psychological discomfort, it is more difficult for him to adapt to a team, and he often becomes an object of ridicule.
Otoplasty successfully eliminates any defects associated with the shape, size and position of the patient’s ear - this is the only method of correcting defects that has no alternative.
Indications for laser surgery:
- protruding ears (protruding ears);
- asymmetrical placement of the ears;
- absence of the auricle (complete or partial);
- smoothed surface of the auricle, etc.
Clinic "El.En." has been performing otoplasty in Moscow for many years, eliminating defects of any complexity and using innovative laser equipment during the operation.
Do you want to get rid of protruding ears, curl and other aesthetic defects associated with the appearance and location of the ears? Come to our clinic. At the first stage, you will have a consultation with a qualified and experienced surgeon, during which you will discuss the intricacies of the upcoming operation. After the consultation, you need to undergo a series of tests, and then the doctor will set a date for otoplasty.
Most often, patients come to our clinic for aesthetic reasons, since protruding ears or too large auricles are a serious flaw that negatively affects one’s appearance. Thanks to the operation, you will not have to hide your protruding ears under your hair and become an object of ridicule from others; you will get beautiful ears of the correct anatomical shape.
Otoplasty is
In plastic surgery, there are many techniques for correcting the shape of the ears. Modern techniques and equipment make it possible to restore an organ even with congenital anomalies. Thanks to the latest techniques, ear otoplasty surgery is considered absolutely safe. During the correction operation, only the outer ear is subjected to correction; the internal part of the organ responsible for hearing is not affected.
What is otoplasty? Many people are confused by the medical name of the procedure. In fact, “otoplasty” is a surgical procedure to correct defects by a plastic surgeon. A simpler name for the procedure is ear plastic surgery.
As a result of plastic surgery, a change in the natural shape, reconstruction of the auricle or earlobe, as well as a number of other defects can be performed. Patients who decide to undergo otoplasty in Moscow should understand that this operation is purely aesthetic in nature and cannot be used as a method of treating diseases associated with hearing.
Methods of performing otoplasty - with a scalpel and laser
Typically, ear otoplasty is performed under local anesthesia. The duration of the operation is about 30-40 minutes (usually no more than 1 hour), the timing depends on the complexity of the intervention. The surgeon makes an incision on the back surface of the auricle, shapes the desired shell shape from the cartilage tissue and applies sutures. Immediately after surgery, a compression bandage is applied.
Our clinic uses two methods of surgery: scalpel and laser. Preference is given to the latter option, since laser otoplasty is superior to conventional scalpel surgery in many factors; it is a safer and more effective technique.
Benefits of laser otoplasty
- accelerated rehabilitation period, absence of postoperative scars;
- reduction of bleeding due to the coagulating effect (the laser seals the vessels);
- performing all manipulations during the operation with maximum precision;
- rapid tissue healing;
- high level of safety (laser exposure destroys potential harmful bacteria).
What are the advantages of laser otoplasty?
The specialists themselves prefer the laser method, since it is considered safer, allows for the most precise incisions, and the result of the operation does not leave the patient with noticeable scars.
Other advantages of laser technology:
- the laser cauterizes the vessels in a fraction of a second, so blood loss is eliminated;
- under the influence of laser waves, tissues are heated, due to which cartilage becomes more plastic and easier to correct;
- rehabilitation time is minimal;
- there is no risk of infection since the tissues do not come into contact with the instruments.
The laser has an additional antiseptic effect and promotes cell activation, which means their regeneration occurs faster.
Otoplasty is an operation with excellent cosmetic results.
Will there be traces of the intervention after ear surgery? Minor scarring is possible, although using a laser cutter reduces the likelihood of permanent scarring. But the advantage of otoplasty is that the remaining scars are hidden in the natural fold of the auricle and are not visible from the outside.
Therefore, if you have not decided to undergo surgery because of possible scars, do not worry; when correcting any defects, incisions are made on the back surface of the auricle. The operation does not have a negative effect on hearing, but on the contrary, it helps with a number of medical problems.
After surgery, swelling and loss of sensation are possible at the intervention site. But all these symptoms are normal for surgery, they soon go away.
Recommendations after otoplasty
In response to surgical tissue damage, swelling and tenderness develop in the early postoperative period. To reduce them, immediately after surgery, dry cold is applied to the wound over a bandage. Bruising and a feeling of numbness in the ear area are also possible - they disappear within a week.
Otoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis: the patient is discharged from the hospital 2-3 hours after the operation. The bandage is applied for 1-2 days. You can go to work the next day after the intervention.
You can wash your hair 3-5 days after otoplasty. For 5-7 days, be sure to take painkillers and antibacterial medications prescribed by your doctor. There is no need to remove sutures because absorbable suture material is used. After removing the bandage for 3 weeks, you need to put on a scarf before going to bed to prevent injury to the ears during sleep.
It takes about a month for the tissue to completely heal after otoplasty. After the end of the rehabilitation period, you can resume sports training and activities that involve heating - baths, tanning, etc.
Examples of completed work
Where to go if you want to have ear surgery?
If you want to forget about protruding ears forever, change the size or shape of your ears, only otoplasty can solve this problem, where is the best place to have surgery? Despite the fact that otoplasty is considered a simple type of intervention, it is still an operation, so it should be performed by experienced surgeons.
When choosing a clinic, be guided by its reputation, level (technical equipment), qualifications of surgeons and other factors. Contact modern clinics that will offer a full range of services - from consultation with a doctor and testing to surgery.
The El.En clinic meets all these conditions; our surgeons have hundreds of successfully performed operations of varying complexity, we use an innovative Italian-made laser knife and offer affordable prices for otoplasty, which depend on the complexity of the operation:
- operation of the 1st category of complexity – from 40 thousand rubles.
- operation of the 2nd category of complexity - from 48.6 thousand rubles.
- operation of the 3rd category of complexity - from 55 thousand rubles.
The price does not include anesthetic drugs and tests. The exact amount will be announced by the surgeon during the consultation, when he will conduct an examination and determine the nature of the upcoming laser operation.
The price of otoplasty is quite affordable, considering that one operation allows you to permanently get rid of aesthetic defects that interfere with your life.
When will the patient be able to evaluate the results of otoplasty?
Final conclusions about laser surgery can be made after about 3 months, when the tissues have formed. After plastic surgery, you need to stop visiting the bathhouse and swimming pool for several weeks, and do active sports (wrestling, diving, etc.).
With otoplasty there is almost never a long recovery period, especially if the operation was performed using a laser. Pain is rare and sutures heal quickly. If the patient is bothered by pain, the doctor will prescribe painkillers.
Contraindications
- diabetes mellitus and viral infectious diseases;
- cancer and inflammation in the ear area;
- hemophilia (blood clotting disorder).
The surgeon will familiarize the patient with a complete list of contraindications at the first consultation. In general, we emphasize that ear otoplasty is one of the safest types of intervention in all laser surgery. The risks of complications are minimal (about 0.5% according to world statistics), they can be almost completely eliminated if you entrust the operation to an experienced surgeon.
When not to have otoplasty?
Surgery for plastic surgery of the outer ear is considered safe, but since during the correction process the doctor may resort to surgical manipulations or use a laser, there are a number of contraindications.
Otoplasty of the ears or other areas of the organ should not be performed in case of pathological conditions or diseases:
- oncological tumors of any type;
- hemophilia;
- hepatitis of all types;
- AIDS or HIV;
- pathologies of the endocrine system;
- drug or alcohol addiction;
- mental illness.
Surgery is not performed during pregnancy, lactation or menstruation. In childhood, otoplasty is permissible, but only if indicated.
How to book an otoplasty consultation
The success of otoplasty is the professionalism and experience of the surgeon, the use of the latest equipment, as well as the patient’s responsible approach to following recommendations during the rehabilitation period; take seriously the advice that the doctor gives you to get the ideal plastic result.
Do you want to have ear surgery? Then we invite you to the El.En clinic. for a consultation. During the conversation, you will receive complete information about otoplasty: the progress of the operation, cost, expected effect, recovery period, etc. You can sign up for a consultation in any convenient way: through a special form on the website, or by calling the indicated telephone numbers.
Cost of otoplasty at the Correct clinic
You can get otoplasty in Moscow inexpensively at our Correct center. On the clinic’s website you can find all the information about the operation, reviews, and also find out how much otoplasty costs.
The average cost of otoplasty is from 40,000 rubles. The price of services may vary depending on the specifics of the operation.
Our clinic is one of the few that offers plastic surgery on credit. There is also a constant discount system and promotions. You can find out what the promotional price for otoplasty surgery is in the corresponding section on the website.
More accurate information can be obtained by phone. The center's specialists provide a free consultation. However, only a specialist can determine exactly how much otoplasty costs in an individual case after an examination.
You can make an appointment for an initial consultation by calling 8 (917) 500-50-03. Also, for greater convenience, you can use the capabilities of the site by selecting or “call back”. In the first case, the registration is carried out independently; in the second, the center consultants make a call back.
