Medical Procedure: Ear Pinning

Medical name: Otoplasty/ Pinnaplasty

What to Expect from Ear Pinning Surgery: This procedure entails the reshaping of prominent or protruding ears by removing cartilage from behind the ears, and then pinning the ears back to a position closer to the head for aesthetic purposes, as protruding ears cause no physical harm to the body.

Description of Ear Pinning Surgery: The first step is a detailed consultation with your surgeon, who will discuss with you the details of the procedure, the choices of anesthesia and together, you will determine the best method to achieve your desired end results. After a local or general anesthesia is administered, the surgeon will make a small incision behind each ear where cartilage will be removed. The ears will then be repositioned and pinned back with either dissolving stitches that will dissolve in approximately 4 days, or regular stitches, which will require that the patient return to the hospital or to a doctor in their home country to have the stitches removed one to two weeks after the surgery. The methods of this procedure may vary from doctor to doctor. He or she will determine which procedure is best suitable in your particular case. This procedure is outpatient, which means that the patient can return home the same day.

Good Candidates for this Ear Pinning Surgery: Children between the ages of 6 and 14 are good candidates for the ear pinning procedure, because the pliability of cartilage before adulthood aids in achieving the best results. However, there is no reason why adults should not go through with this procedure if they are self-conscious about their ears. The mild side-effects of this procedure make the operation worth it, if it means improving self-confidence in the long run.

Average Duration of Ear Pinning Surgery: 1-2 hours

Estimated Recovery Time: Aches and pains should subside within a few days; however the ears may feel sensitive for a few weeks. The small scar that is left behind each ear will fade over time.

I can return to work within: Children who have the ear pinning procedure done have recovered enough to return to school within a 5-7 days. The child’s teacher, as well as the child, should be advised that the child is to refrain from sports and activity on the playground for about one month following the surgery, to avoid possible complications. The time factor mentioned above also applies to adults returning to work.

I should see the complete result of my Ear Pinning Surgery within: After surgery, the patient may have to wear a bandage around the head, covering the ears for a few days to prevent movement. After the bandage is removed, results will appear immediate, and they are set to last forever.

Pain Factor: Patients may be under a local anesthesia, which numbs the area to be operated on as the patient remains awake, or a general anesthesia, in which the patient will be unconscious and not feel anything. Most children undergo general anesthesia. After the procedure, a medication for pain relief will be prescribed to the patient, but often times an over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen, is sufficient enough to alleviate the pain.

Potential Side Effects/Risks associated with Ear Pinning Surgery: infection, allergic reaction to the anesthesia, numbness, bleeding, asymmetrical ears

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