Children are usually placed under general anesthesia during the ear pinning procedure. An incision is made at the fold between outside of ear and the head. Cartilage and skin removed or reshaped, balancing out any asymmetries and creating a more harmonious look. Depending on the complexity of the individual case,otoplasty can last from two to five hours.
Recovery from ear pinning might be painful for some children. A child needs minimum two to three weeks time before returning to normal activities. It is best to wait to have the surgery when there is sufficient time for recovery, such as spring break or other vacations.
The ears must remain dressed for a few days after the surgery. Sleeping positions should be adjusted to comfortably position the ears. No pressure should be placed on ears for up to a week.Some surgeons suggest using a special headband to stabilize the ears and prevent too much movement.
The risks involved in prominent ear correction surgery are minimal, although the recovery process might be difficult. Swelling, bruising, and bleeding are the most common, as is true with most surgeries. Only in a few, rare and extreme cases have there been more serious problems such as hematoma. Another possible risk might be stitches coming lose and the ear returning to its original appearance. This, however, is easily corrected by re-stitching.
Most people will not be able to determine if your child had ear surgery Sydney ,since the scar is tucked minimal and tucked behind the ear fold. The results are usually so natural that most people will never notice. Otoplasty in Sydney is one of the few cosmetic surgery procedures that when done at an early age can have numerous psychological benefits and very few risks.