Otoplasty

Ear Plastic Surgery

Sometimes beauty goes beyond shaping the lips, nose and cheeks. Some people have beautiful faces, but the appearance of bad ears has made their faces unpleasant. The presence of prominent ears is very common. They do not look good in men and sometimes cause shame and embarrassment, especially in children. Sometimes this appearance in adults also causes lack of confidence and stress, which this inappropriate appearance of the ears makes people look for a solution to solve it. Excessive size of the corners or their abnormal shape attracts the attention of other people and impairs the self-esteem of children and adults. Problems with the appearance of the ear are usually congenital and become more pronounced as people grow older; but in some cases, the corners and their shape may be damaged in an accident or during exercise. This may cause sufferers to hide their corners with their hair or use hats or hairstyles that cover the protrusion or abnormal shape of their corners. Otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery is a safe and secure method for such people.

Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is a way to reshape or reshape the ear and resize it and improve the position of the ears. This method is usually used to treat protruding corners that are disproportionately large or do not have a natural shape.This operation can be done for both children and adults to have more beautiful and natural corners. Otoplasty, while creating balance and fit in the shape and size of the corners, gives them a more natural shape and this will increase people’s self-esteem.

The main use of otoplasties in children who have no ears or with ears that are abnormal or those whose ears have been broken by blows, as well as people who have congenitally drooping, hidden or folded ears. In general, this technique is used for beauty.

Otoplasty is for symmetry of ears that are asymmetry and people who have large ears, those people that their ears are far away from the head and are protruding. Or who have previously undergone ear surgery and the result is not desirable. In otoplasty (ear cosmetic surgery), an attempt is made to restore the condition of the ears naturally, which usually leaves very good results in solving this problem. Ear cosmetic surgery is used to treat these conditions:

  • Excessively large corners (people with these corners have a disease called macrotia).
  • Protruding corners to varying degrees, which may have occurred on one or both sides (this is not a problem or hearing loss).
  • Adult dissatisfaction with the results of previous ear surgery.

Good Candidates for Otoplasty /Ear Plastic Surgery

Otoplasty is a treatment used for both children and adults. Among children, people with the following conditions are suitable for cosmetic ear surgery.

  1. The child must be in good health. Having an untreated chronic infection in the ear or diseases such as cancer, autoimmune diseases, hearing problems and… will remove him / her from the list of otoplasties.
  2. Children over 5 years old are a good candidate for otoplasty. Because at this age, their ear cartilage has stabilized and it is possible to repair it.
  3. The child must be old enough to understand the reason for the need for surgery and not bother the doctor and family during the operation or in the stages before and after.
  4. Among adolescents and adults, people with the following conditions are also good candidates for otoplasty.
  5. Healthy people do not have underlying diseases that interfere with the healing process.
  6. People who have realistic expectations of surgery and have a positive outlook on it.
  7. Non-smokers.

Pre- examinations necessary for Otoplasty /Ear Plastic Surgery

The various stages of otoplasty, from the decision to perform the operation to the recovery period and the stabilization of the results, must be performed carefully so that the person does not face any problems. Pre-operative and post-operative cares are very important and the applicant and his / her family have an important role to play in performing them. Especially if the child is candidate of surgery, parents should try to explain everything to him so that the child is not afraid of surgery. Be sure to consult a surgeon before proceeding. Surgeon will examine your ear. You must perform the necessary tests.

Pre-Operative Care of Otoplasty Surgery

After the consultation, your doctor will ask you to do certain things. These things are done to prepare for surgery and you have to be very careful in doing them. Necessary tasks before otoplasty include the following:

  • Take certain medications or stop taking some current medications.
  • Avoid taking aspirin and some anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal lubricant supplements.

Procedure of Otoplasty Surgery

Otoplasty is an outpatient procedure. Depending on the specifications and complexity of the procedure, it may take between 1 and 3 hours.

  • Step 1: Anesthesia: Depending on your condition, both local anesthesia and general anesthesia may be used. This choice depends on the age and circumstances of the person. General anesthesia is usually recommended for children.
  • Step 2: Cut: Depending on which part of the ear needs to be corrected, can be from behind, inside the ear, or its cartilage. If an incision needs to be made in the front of the ear, they are made inside the folds so that the incisions are not clear after surgery. The surgeon then changes the cartilage and skin of the ear.
  • Step 3: Correct the form incisions are sutured: According to the results of the preoperative consultation sessions, the surgeon corrects the shape of the cartilage and the skin of the ear and then uses absorbable sutures inside the surface of the ear to ensure that the cartilage does not move and secures them. Absorbent or non-absorbable sutures may also be used on the outside. If non-absorbable sutures are used, they should be removed 7 to 10 days after the operation.
  • Step 4: View the results: The results of ear cosmetic surgery can be recognized immediately after the operation and the dressings are removed. In the early stages of recovery, a person can see the modified form of his corners, and over time, the corners will find a more natural and beautiful form. In this method, the corners are closer to the head; therefore, the location of surgical wounds and sutures is not known. In the anterior part of the ear, incisions are lost along the ear canals.

Post-Operative Care of Otoplasty Surgery

It is safe to say that you determine the outcome of the otoplasty! Yes, you heard right! After the operation, you will stay in the hospital for a day if necessary and then go home and ask someone to stay the night with you. You have to remember that the doctor (no matter how smart he is, he does not work miracles. He did his job properly and now you have to be careful about the result of the doctor’s work and your health and self-confidence). Post-otoplasty care can be summed up in one short phrase: not to put pressure on the ears in directions that the doctor has forbidden.

  1. Your surgeon will try his best to prevent bleeding, hematoma (accumulation of blood at the site) and disturbance of your ears with tools such as bandages or headbands or dressings, and you should help him.
  2. Do not sleep on your side
  3. Do not take a bath (If bathing is very important to you, be sure to take a bath immediately before the operation and with the shortest time interval.
  4. Put a pillow under your head so that the position of your ears does not get out of balance by rolling
  5. If you are prescribed a medicine, including an antibiotic ointment (Desiccant), be sure to use it with full care.
  6. Do not push yourself, lifting heavy loads is forbidden (even if it is your child), heavy exercise is forbidden, returning to work is forbidden (within a week after the operation) and also touching the ears is forbidden.
  7. Driving is prohibited because bandages and headbands reduce your hearing.
  8. Start eating with liquids and then light foods
  9. You will be in pain for a while but do not worry! Your doctor will prescribe the right painkillers to reduce your pain as much as possible.

Otoplasty Surgery Cost in Iran

Costs are always one of the most important factors in patients’ decision to perform surgeries, especially cosmetic surgeries. In general, the cost of otoplasty is not specified in any country. According to data from the healthline site, the cost of surgery in European and North American countries is estimated from $ 3,500. This average cost is only part of the total price; it does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses. Of course, you should also pay attention to incidental expenses such as travel, hospital and accommodation. Due to these cases, the cost of ear otoplasty in Iran is more economical. Many people think that performing otoplasty in other countries will give better results. But choosing an experienced Iranian expert in this field can create the same result for you at a lower cost. In Canada, costs vary from one surgeon to another for Otoplasty surgical procedure; generally it cost ranges between $4500 to $5500 (not including HST). While, the cost of otoplasty surgery in turkey is about $2,300 to $10,000, in Iran the cost varies between $2,000 – $4,800 depending on surgeon and patient’s condition.

It should be noted that individual brochures based on the patient / client plan, including pre- and post-operative instructions, as well as the necessary information and processes for further follow-up are provided to you. During your stay in Iran, the experts and translators of Nora Health Tour fully support you 24/7 and will happily help you to resolve any concerns or ambiguities that may arise for you.

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It should be noted that individual brochures based on the patient / client plan, including pre- and post-operative instructions, as well as the necessary information and processes for further follow-up are provided to you. During your stay in Iran, the translators of Nora Health Tour fully support you 24/7 and will happily help you to resolve any concerns or ambiguities that may arise for you.

Before & After Surgery

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ

IS EAR PLASTIC SURGERY ELECTIVE LIKE NOSE SURGERY, OR IN MANY CASES IT WILL NOT BE NECESSARY UNLESS THERE IS A CLEAR PROBLEM?

The answer to this question is no. Generally, otoplasty, which is much less common than rhinoplasty, has a clear cause that can therefore be categorized into specific cases. In this operation, the ENT surgeon first diagnoses the problem based on the classification of the disorders and then imagines a specific strategy in his mind.

DOES THE GROWTH OF CORNERS IN CHILDREN CHANGE THE RESULTS OF OTOPLASTY?

No. In this method, the cartilage of the corners is fully formed and as the growth process continues, the cartilage grows in its current state; not the state in which the child was born; Therefore, the chances of the corners changing after autoplasty are very low and children will not need to have their corners re-operated in adulthood.

HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY PERIOD AFTER OTOPLASTY?

There is usually no set time; however, since the complications of surgery usually disappear within a week to ten days after the operation, it is better to take a leave of absence from work for at least a week. Note that heavy work or lifting heavy objects is prohibited for about a month after the operation. For this reason, it is better for the patient to discuss this issue with his colleagues so that they can help him during this period.

IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR PERFORMING OTOPLASTY?

This is also done for children; but that does not mean that children can do it at any age. To have an autoplasty, the patient must be 5 years old and the doctor must confirm that he or she is fit to have the procedure.

WHEN CAN I RETURN TO WORK?

There is no fixed answer to this question, but on average you have to go on leave for about a week and then go to work. In the first days of work, do not bear the heavy pressure of work and try to do lighter things. If necessary, discuss the matter with your boss and colleagues.

WHEN IS THE RESULT OF THE OPERATION DETERMINED? WHEN CAN I SEE MY EARS?

You have to be patient; you do not have to wait another week. During this crucial week, just take a break and take a few steps daily to avoid any new problems. Your doctor will usually remove the dressing and you will see the successful result of your ear surgery (albeit with a slight swelling and inflammation).

WHAT IS THE RISK OF OTOPLASTY? IS THIS OPERATION COMPLICATED?

Autoplasty itself is a low-risk procedure, and its risks are generally the same as those of any other procedure under general anesthesia. However, vomiting and constipation along with bleeding from the sutures can be considered as side effects of this operation, which of course are easily controlled.

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