Ear plastic

Ear plastic

Ear plastic surgery is an operation that allows you to correct the size and shape of the auricles. In most cases, otoplasty is necessary to correct protruding ears and restore the ear lobe.

Ear surgery belongs to the category of fairly simple plastic surgery. However, despite this, such surgical intervention should be entrusted to real professionals.

The clinic of Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov uses new generation equipment, modern preparations. Each patient can count on comfort and qualified support at all stages of surgery.

Indications for ear plastic surgery

Ear surgery will be the only possible option if the following indications are present:

• Lop-earedness.
• Wrong shape of the auricle.
• Complete or partial absence of the ear (both congenital and acquired).
• Insufficient angle between the skull and the auricle.
• Underdevelopment or deformation of the earlobe.

The most common reason for ear plastic surgery is to eliminate lop-eared ears. The procedure can be carried out both for children (from 5 years old) and for adults.

In addition, otoplasty is used when the patient is experiencing psychological discomfort. Plastic surgeons at the clinic of Andrey Kharkov eliminate the consequences of deformations of cartilage tissue and earlobe (for example, they can be caused by tunneling).

Particular features of ear plastic surgery

 Before the appointment of a surgical intervention, plastic surgeons at the clinic of Andrey Kharkov always conduct a preliminary consultation.

The main thing for any professional is to find out the needs of each patient. After analyzing the information received, the surgeon sets out his vision of the result of the operation. For example, in some situations, it may be necessary to resize the ears in combination with the correction of the shape of the curls.

It is also mandatory to consult an anesthesiologist. In most cases, ear surgery is performed under local anesthesia. However, general anesthesia may also be needed.

The patient must necessarily pass a general analysis of urine and blood, as well as tests to exclude markers of infectious diseases.

In addition, you will need a therapist’s consultation, ECG and fluorography.

A few weeks before the surgery, you should stop taking medications that affect blood clotting. In addition, drinking and smoking are prohibited.

Ear plastics can be conditionally divided into two large groups:

• Aesthetic
• Reconstructive

Learn about the most common types of reconstructive otoplasty.

• Correction of the asymmetry of the ear concha

The asymmetry of the auricles is very common today. If the asymmetry is too noticeable for the patient, otoplasty is the most appropriate solution. It will allow you to adjust the proportionality of the auricles.

If, for example, you are dissatisfied with the shape of one ear, depending on the patient’s wishes and the surgeon’s recommendations, both plastic surgery of one auricle and two are performed. In this way, maximum symmetry is achieved.

• Microtia

Microtia is the absence or underdevelopment of the auricle. It can be either one- or two-sided.

Plastic surgeons at the clinic of Andrey Kharkov will be able to recreate the normal size and shape of the auricle. It is also about the formation of the ear block and the cartilaginous framework. Naturally, the correction of the shape of the ear concha also affects the restoration of hearing functions.

• Otoplasty after injuries

This variant of ear surgery will allow to restore the lost part of the ear tissue.

The goal of otoplasty after trauma is to re-create the normal shape and size of the auricle after various trauma. Surgical intervention may be needed after prolonged wearing of massive heavy jewelry and “tunnels”. Such experiments lead to deformation of the earlobes. A large gap may remain in place of the decorations.

A plastic surgeon corrects this aesthetic defect by suturing the resulting holes and cavities using special microscopic cosmetic sutures. Scars after surgery are almost invisible.

Rehabilitation period

After ear plastic surgery, the patient stays in the hospital of the clinic of Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov for 24 hours. The stitches are removed 14 days after the surgery. For additional fixation, a special bandage is used. It needs to be worn for 8-10 days. There is little discomfort in the first few days after  the surgery.

Painful sensations are relieved with the help of anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine.

In order for rehabilitation to proceed as quickly and successfully as possible it is necessary to adhere to certain recommendations:

• It is forbidden to sleep on your stomach.
• Limit physical activity.
• Banned – visits to the bathhouse, solarium, sauna.
• Nicotine, alcohol and other toxic substances should be excluded.

The results of ear surgery can be assessed no earlier than in three months, six months, a year.

Contraindications for ear plastic surgery

Like any other surgical intervention, ear surgery has certain contraindications. These are, first of all:

1. Oncology.
2. Hepatitis.
3. HIV / AIDS.
4. Pregnancy and lactation period.
5. Problems with blood clotting.
6. Exacerbation of chronic diseases.
7. Problems with the psyche.
8. Hemophilia.

Benefits of the clinic of Andrey Kharkov

The clinic of Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov employs excellent world-renowned plastic surgeons. The equipment of operating rooms and wards are all  of European standards.

If for some reasons you are not satisfied with the size, shape or other parameters of your ears, sign up for a preliminary consultation with the plastic surgeons of the clinic of Andrey Kharkov!