COSMETIC PROCEDURES

Ear Reduction - Otoplasty

Women usually have smaller ears than men and, for some transsexuals whose ears are very large and projected forward, otoplasty is the most effective procedure to solve this problem.

Surgery

There are several techniques to reduce ear size, depending on the zone to be remodeled:

To reduce the ear size, the surgeon makes an incision and cuts one part of the cartilage that provides firmness, and defines the shape. The incisions are placed behind the ears and are rarely visible.

The ear lobe is reduced when it is too large and hangs, the surgeon will cut the lower edge, reducing it to a more feminine size.

In the case of projected ears, the surgeon makes a vertical incision in the back of each ear, removes and sutures the auricular cartilage towards the head and places the ear in the desired position.

According to each case and its complexity, this surgery takes from one hour to ninety minutes.

Anesthesia, hospitalization and recovery

Otoplasty is an outpatient surgery, performed with local anesthesia, and you do not have to stay at the clinic. When you return to the hotel, you will use small bandages in the head to project the treated zone. These bandages will be removed in seven days, together with the stitches. The skin in the back of the ears heals very slowly, so you must keep it clean and apply antiseptics to prevent infections. The advantage of this area is that it is completely out of people’s sight and is very good to conceal scars. This surgery does not produce any pain, and the inflammation and bruises in the ears fade gradually.

Possible Complications

Our surgeons are highly qualified to prevent any post-operatory complication. In the case of an ear reduction, the risks may be:

- Infections. - All our patients are medicated with the respective antibiotics, according to the type or surgery they have undergone. This prevents any type of infection and reduces the possible infections of the procedure to a minimum.

- Asymmetries. - Due to our doctors’ experience and accurate diagnoses, this type of complication is very unlikely and corrigible.

- Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
All patients must go through a pre-surgical process, and must undergo the following tests:

- Complete blood and urine tests, radiology, cardiology, and pulmonology tests, among others. These tests reduce the possibility of irregularities during surgery and subsequently.

Keloid formation is very rare.

Possible complications

Anesthesia
Local, with sedation.

How long will this procedure take?
Between 45 and 90 minutes.

How is an otoplasty carried out?
A) Ear lobe Correction: if the ear lobe is too large and hanging, it may be cut with an incision in its lower edge.

B) Ear size reduction: The surgeon makes a small incision and cuts a part of the cartilage which is underneath the skin (this cartilage is what gives firmness to the ear firm and defines its shape).

C) Protruding ear reduction: The surgeon makes a vertical incision in the back part of each ear and folds the cartilage towards the head, to reduce its projection, then sutures it with permanent stitches that hold it in the desired position.

This is an outpatient procedure, and you do not need to stay at the clinic.

The skin in the back of the ears heals very slowly, so you must keep it clean and apply antiseptics to prevent infections. The advantage of this area is that it is completely out of people’s sight and is very good to conceal scars.

After surgery, your ears will be smaller and less protruding, and you will not have to hide them under your hair. You may even decorate them with your favorite earrings without fear of being observed by people. The results are permanent.

COSMETIC PROCEDURES