they can cause teasing and psychological problems in school-age children or create complexes in adults.
they can cause teasing and psychological problems in school-age children or create complexes in adults.
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corrective procedure can be performed starting from 5 years of age with
very limited scarring (scars are in the crease behind the ear) and
results are very satisfying, long-lasting and can be seen right from
post-op.
Surgical techniques can vary depending on which anatomical
element causes ear protrusion too large concha or excessive fold of the
anthelix: see picture). |
Other (minor)
cosmetic surgical procedures for the ear can be: reducing the size of
ear lobes or repairing cleft lobes (usually caused by heavy earrings).
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Complications: infection, asymmetry, relapse of defect, haematoma.
How long does surgery take?: 45 minutes per ear
Anaesthesia: local or sedation
Hospitalization: day hospital
Post-op:
antibiotic therapy for 6 days, bandage for 7 days, elastic bandage for
7 days (24 hours/24 hours), and for another 4 weeks only at night.
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