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Ear Surgery
Cosmetic ear surgery is called otoplasty. Thousands of these surgeries are performed successfully each year. The surgery may be done in the surgeon's office, in an outpatient clinic, or in a hospital. It may be done under a local anesthetic, which numbs the area around the ears, or under a general anesthetic, which will cause sleep through the entire operation. The procedure usually lasts about 2 hours.
During the most common method, a surgeon makes a cut in the back of the ear and removes skin to see the ear cartilage. The cartilage is folded. This reshapes the ear, bringing it closer to the head. Sometimes the cartilage is cut before folding it. Stitches are used to close the wound. Disclaimer: this website is for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be a substitute for a professional medical diagnosis, opinion or suggested course of treatment. Please see your health care professional for a professional medical opinion, and refer to our Disclaimer regarding your use of this website. |