Duration
1 hr – 1.5 hrs
Type of anesthesia
Local anesthesia or sedation
Clinic stay
Outpatient
Social downtime
2 days
Objectives of otoplasty
Ear surgery not only aims to reposition protruding ears, but also to improve overall facial aesthetics by restoring harmonious symmetry.
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Who is otoplasty for?
This cosmetic operation can be performed from the age of 7, by which time the ears have acquired their full size and shape.
The intervention is particularly indicated when the child expresses the desire and finds himself in a situation of psychological suffering.
Otoplasty is also feasible at any age , in women and men.
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Depending on the indication and technique, ear surgery can correct a defect in the folding of the pinna, which results in a lack of relief because the ear is not folded sufficiently on itself; reduce the size of the concha, which accentuates the ear’s distance from the head; or improve a defect in the angle between the ear and the skull, which causes an impression of detachment.
This surgery is designed not only to correct functional anomalies, but also to improve the aesthetics of the ears, particularly when they are considered too protruding.
This surgical procedure can lead to complications. In all cases, an initial consultation with your surgeon is essential to determine whether this procedure is suitable for your particular situation, whether you are a child or an adult.
Before and after pictures
Otoplasty video
Explanations
Procedure of the otoplasty
This surgery will positively transform the harmony of your face. The results are definitive.
Follow your surgeon’s recommendations carefully to optimize the healing process after surgery and the quality of the result.
Before the intervention
The first consultation is essential to understand your request and your motivations. It’s also an opportunity for your surgeon to carefully analyze the anatomy of your ears (antherix, concha, lobe, ear size).
This is to assess the technical gestures required to achieve a natural result, particularly with regard to the protruding ears and their aesthetic harmony with the rest of your face during the operation.
A preoperative check-up will be carried out in accordance with the prescriptions.
Anesthesia
In principle, otoplasty takes place on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia with sedation . However, in some cases, a general anaesthesia is preferred.
The choice of the technique will be made between you, your anesthesiologist and your surgeon.
A consultation with your anesthesiologist will take place a few days before your procedure.
The day of the procedure
Your surgeon will adapt his technique accordingly to the needed corrections.
For ear repositioning, the surgeon will make an incision in the crease behind the ear. The scar is very discreet, hidden in the retro-auricular groove. For a cartilage plasty, your surgeon will correct the abnormalities and shape the structures.
In the case of rebonding protruding ears, the principle is to improve aesthetics or recreate natural reliefs, in particular by creating or increasing the fold of the anthelix, and often by removing excess concha cartilage.
Finally, your specialist repositions the pavilion , the ear is placed close to the skull, the detachment is rectified. Depending on the associated gestures, the intervention lasts between 1h30 and 2h30.
After the procedure
The consequences of an otoplasty are not very painful. A bandage is applied for two days, then a protective bandage must be worn for 14 days after the operation, day and night.
The ears may appear swollen, with raised areas masked by edema (swelling). More or less important bruises are sometimes present and will disappear in the ten to twenty days following the intervention.
It will be necessary to avoid wearing glasses during the first ten days. Any sporting or physical activity with the risk of contact with the ears should be avoided during the first two months.
Treatment following surgery also includes taking care of the ears and monitoring for any signs of discomfort.
Exposure to extreme cold is not recommended for at least two months given the risk of frostbite due to the temporary reduction in ear sensitivity.
Finally, you should avoid sleeping on your side for more than a month or so, to reduce the risk of ear trauma.
Results
The result of an otoplasty is immediate and takes its final appearance after two months. A surgical touch-up may be necessary if a stitch on the cartilage breaks. In young children, hypertrophic scars are possible.
The goal of this surgery is to bring an improvement and not to achieve perfection. If your wishes are realistic, the result should give you great satisfaction.
The art of ear surgery at Laclinic
At Laclinic, the artistic touch of the surgeon is paramount for each intervention Obtaining a tailor-made result for each patient is the main objective of ear surgery. The art of the gesture consists in respecting a perfect symmetry as regards the joining of the ears.
Indeed, from the front and in profile, the auricular pavilion must be positioned in perfect harmony with the face. It must be “glued” front and back, with harmonious and natural curves in profile and without any visible cartilaginous constraint.
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Around the surgery
The first consultation
The first appointment is essential to identify your needs and expectations. Our specialists will take all the necessary time to understand your demand and offer you the best advice.
Anesthesia
Sensitive to the potentially traumatic dimension of any operation, Laclinic's doctors pay close attention to pain management to make the operation as comfortable and safe as possible.
Your stay
Welcome to Laclinic: Laclinic is committed to welcoming its visitors with as much conviviality as discretion. The establishment's quality of service is matched by its aesthetics, worthy of a Michelin-starred boutique hotel.
Associated treatments
Other techniques can also be used to address other issues, such as the size of lobules that can be reduced, the occlusion of earring holes or the correction of torn lobules, or the sagging of earlobes over time: the simple act of shrinking a lobule can be enough to rejuvenate the entire face.
Reshape the shape of the ears with hyaluronic acid
The procedure can be combined with hyaluronic acid injections to recreate the volume of the lobe, which thins with age.
The duration of the results varies between 18 months to 2 years depending on the patient. In addition, our Beauty Institute is at your disposal if you wish to carry out waxing of the area.
