The Procedure for Plastic Ear Surgery- Could You be a Candidate for it?

If you opt to have plastic ear surgery (otoplasty) because of an ear that did not form correctly then you need to locate a facial plastic surgeon that has plenty of experience performing these types of operations throughout his career. Finding the right surgeon will put you on the right path to the enhancements that you are looking for.

How the Procedure Takes Place

The procedure that takes place for plastic ear surgery is relatively simple. The operation will take in the range of an hour and a half to two hours to complete. You will be given a general anesthesia to render you unconscious during the operation. There may be cases however where the surgeon decides that it will be within the best interest of the patient to give them a local anesthesia accompanied by a mild sedative.

The plastic surgeon will then make an incision at the back section of the ear where it attaches to the head. Any excess cartilage or skin that is found there will be removed from the area. The doctor will then shape the ear in an appropriate fashion. If the plastic ear surgery is taking place because of ears that protrude then the surgeon will use sutures of a permanent nature to pin the ears back to the right position. In some cases sutures will not be permanent and will only be used to hold the ear(s) in position until the healing and recovery following the procedure is complete.

The surgeon will talk with you about what you need to do to prepare for the plastic ear surgery. He will also explain to you what you can expect during your recuperation period.

For the first couple of days following the cosmetic operation on your ears you will need to wear soft bandages. They will be taken off at your next visit to the surgeon's office after that. You should be completely healed within about six week's time. At that time you will be able to behold the brand new and improved appearance of your ears. You will be happy to see the final results of the plastic ear surgery!

A patient of this surgery should be able to return to school or his/her place of employment within roughly a week to two weeks. This is something that will have to be discussed with the surgeon before the operation is scheduled to take place.

The best way to figure out if you are a worthwhile candidate for this surgical procedure is to meet with a plastic surgeon that is qualified in his field for a consultation. An eligible candidate for this operation must be in good to excellent mental and physical health. Men, women, teenagers and children are worthy candidates for this type of cosmetic surgery procedure. A child must be over the age of four before he or she can be operated on.