Otoplasty

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that corrects genetic ear defects and is also performed in cases of partial or total absence of ears. Otoplasty also helps correct aesthetic alterations in the shape, size, or proportion of the ears, for example, protruding or protruding ears.
Otoplasty can be performed under general or local anesthesia, depending on the patient’s age and health. The procedure is minimally invasive.
By removing excess tissue, we redesign the projection, position, and shape of the ears in otoplasty.

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People with genetic defects, trauma, or aesthetic alterations in the shape, size, or proportion of their ears who wish to restore their facial contours.

The otoplasty surgical procedure offers the patient the following benefits:
• It improves and corrects congenital, traumatic, or aesthetic abnormalities in the shape, size, or proportion of the ears.
• In extreme cases, it corrects the partial or total absence of an ear.
• It restores and increases the patient’s self-esteem.

• Have a multidisciplinary team with sufficient experience in managing the pathology.
• Have facilities suitable for performing the procedure.
• Have the necessary authorization.
• Handle sterile materials, appropriate sutures for the procedure, and necessary supplies.

The patient should have the follow conditions and characteristics:

• Have paraclinical tests within normal parameters
• Good nutritional status
• Prior psychological evaluation, if possible
• Review or evaluate the motivation that led to the decision to undergo the otoplasty procedure.
• Have no active disease
• Thoroughly review patient history, including: existing or previous illnesses or pathologist, family history, previous surgeries, among others
• Read the instructions given by your doctor and the warning signs and urgency
• Have a complication policy
• Review the patient’s tissue quality to decide on reconstruction

• Avoid excessive exercise (you will start going to the gym after one month, following established guidelines to prevent dehiscence or trauma).
• Take care of the drains if necessary.
• Walk around immediately, which will prevent PE (thrombi).
• Use the compression bandage left in place after the procedure until your doctor removes it.
• Wear a girdle if tolerated, as directed by your treating physician.
• Keep a daily tally of the drains and record them. This is essential (this way you will know the removal time). If applicable,
• Perform postoperative checkups as indicated.
• Be familiar with the warning signs and emergency procedures so you can report them immediately.
• Check tissue vitality (pink skin) daily and report them.

• The patient must have an insurance policy that covers the costs of the procedure and any eventualities.
• They must choose the appropriate hospital or clinic for the procedure, including an Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
• They must be treated by plastic surgeons and specialist physicians before, during, and after the procedure.
• Strictly follow the physicians’ recommendations.