Simply Cosmetic Surgery » Otoplasty http://www.simplycosmeticsurgery.com Your Complete Guide to Cosmetic Surgery Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:19:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 An overview of Ear Surgery (otoplasty) http://www.simplycosmeticsurgery.com/2007/types-of-surgery/ear-surgery/an-overview-of-ear-surgery-otoplasty/15 http://www.simplycosmeticsurgery.com/2007/types-of-surgery/ear-surgery/an-overview-of-ear-surgery-otoplasty/15#comments Mon, 01 Jan 2007 18:01:02 +0000 SCS http://www.simplycosmeticsurgery.com/2007/ear-surgery/an-overview-of-ear-surgery-otoplasty/
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    • ]]>     Procedure: Sets prominent ears back closer to the head or reduces the size of large ears. This procedure is most often done on children between the ages of 4 and 14 years.  
    Length: 2 to 3 hours. 
    Anesthesia: Young children: usually general. Older children or adults: general or local or sedation. 
    In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. 
    Side Effects: Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness, numbness. 
    Risks: Infection of cartilage, excessive scarring, blood clots, Mismatched or artificial-looking ears, recurrence of the protrusion( requiring repeat surgery)
    Recovery: 5 to 7 days: Back to work/school
                    1 to 2 months: Contact sports, strenuous activity 
    Duration of Results: Usually permanent. Occasionally further surgery required.  

    An overview of Ear Surgery (otoplasty)

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