Otoplasty also commonly known as ear-reshaping is a correction of mal-shaped ears, mainly from the prominent areas. It is usually done on ears that are misshaped due to natural appearance or cosmetic disfiguring. The otoplasty surgery can improve the shape, position and the proportion of the ear, thus giving it a natural shape and balancing the proportion between the ear and the face. Institute of cosmetic care with the professional otoplasty doctor in Jaipur is one of the premium places to have otoplasty surgery in Jaipur.
Otoplasty only concerns the re-shaping of the outer ear to correct if there persist any deformities and re-construct it to give the auricle a more natural and subtle appearance. It is usually performed after 5 years of age as the ears reach their full size by then.
Otoplasty surgery is based on what kind of correction the patients seek. The surgery is performed under the local anesthesia by giving incision on the back surface of the ear. In the critical cases, the ellipse of skin is excised on the back side of the ears thus correcting the problem. Through this technique, the ear is modified to correct the problem, by increasing the anti-helical fold and reducing the enlarged conchal cartilage. Permanent sutures are placed, to hold securely the newly shaped cartilage in place.
Otoplasty surgery is based on what kind of correction the patients seek. The surgery is performed under the local anesthesia by giving incision on the back surface of the ear. In the critical cases, the ellipse of skin is excised on the back side of the ears thus correcting the problem. Through this technique, the ear is modified to correct the problem, by increasing the anti-helical fold and reducing the enlarged conchal cartilage. Permanent sutures are placed, to hold securely the newly shaped cartilage in place.
• Acne Scars: The most common type of scar is an acne scar caused by the prevailing acne or the acne at youth. This can be further classified as deep or shallow. This may involve a small part of the face or covers a large part of the face. With the scar removal treatment in Jaipur by Institute of cosmetic surgery it can be reduced uniformly thus resulting in a number of reduced scars and improved overall appearance.
• Keloid Scars: The type of scars present on the skin for a long time is known as keloid scars. They are hard and tough to remove and hence is identified as a bigger lump. It is usually itchy and irritating.
• Hypertrophic raised scars: Caused by reckless care of skin, burnt or excessive tension, hypertrophic raised scars are the most common in dark skinned people. The surgery can make the scar less visible hence improving the overall appearance of the individual.
Otoplasty comprises of ear surgery, which is further classified as ear lobe reduction and correcting deformed ear. Following are the reasons otoplasty is opted by the individuals:
Though there aren’t any major risk associated with the otoplasty if performed by the expert in the field, there are, however, still some of the casualties that may exist depending on the individual.
The potential risk includes:
Post otoplasty the ears are covered with a bandage for a while. It helps provide protection and support. It may cause some discomfort to a few patients but it persists for a while only. It is advised to keep pressure off your ears and be in constant touch with the doctor for at least a few weeks even when the stitches are removed.
It is advised to inform your doctor in advance about your surgical goals and the medical conditions so as the general health status can be evaluated in detail beforehand.
