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| Ear Surgery |
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The ear surgery is a recommended surgery or surgical procedure that corrects the position of the ears when the ears significantly protrude on the sides of the head. When the ears are in this position, they may seem to be larger than they actually are. The condition which causes the ears to be very large may appear in one or both ears and also differ in its degree, which affects symmetry.
It is performed to cure the various problems related to hearing problems. There are two types of Ear Surgery- Cosmetic Ear Surgery which is also known as Otoplasty Surgery is the procedure which is used to modify the shape and size of ear, so that it looks pleasant and Reconstructive Ear Surgery can correct the ears which are affected by birth and traumatic injury. This surgery can treat the patients with Microtia and the ones who have suffered some ear injuries. Macrotia causes the ears to be very large. This effect can appear in one or both the ears, and the effects on each ear can even differ in degree, thus affecting the symmetry.
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
It usually takes 1 to 2 hours for the ear surgeon to perform this surgery.
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| Side Effects |
| Ear surgery also has some side effects, most of which are short-lived. There can be temporary swelling or numbness in the ears. They might not be able to tolerate loud noise or air pressure. |
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| Recovery Time |
| Recovery takes approximately 5 to 10 days. |
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| Risks |
| The risks of the procedure include: Keloids and hypertrophic scars, Areas of numbness, infections, bleeding, hematomas, blood clots and irregular scarring. It increased susceptibility to cold and unsatisfactory results. |
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| Technology |
| The surgeon makes a vertical cut in the back of the ear and removes the skin to see the ear cartilage. There are two procedures of surgery. The cartilage is folded to reshape the ear, bringing it closer to the head and the part of the cartilage is removed to achieve a larger reduction before folding it towards the head. Stitches are used to close the wound. The surgical procedure is used to correct the condition which causes the ears to be very large and they need techniques that recreate or increase the antihelical fold and reduce the midden cartilage when it is protruding. |
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| Cost Involved |
| The cost of ear surgery ranges between $2000 and $5000. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Ear Surgery, insurance is not
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Ear Surgery also reffered as Otoplasty. |
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| Discomforts |
There can be mild pain experienced in the forehead. Also, there can be some heaviness experienced in the ears.
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| Combine With |
| It is combined with midazolam or the middle ear surgery. |
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