The surgery is to restore the flag off or open "like a cabbage leaf" in a normal position and to restore natural contours of it is flat or poorly designed. This intervention will address all the deformities of the ear (large, protruding or malformed).
The incision is made behind the ear and the scar will remain virtually invisible. This intervention is possible at the age of 7 years because the ears have almost reached their adulthood.
Otoplasty or ear surgery intervention is sticking with the aim to modify the anomalies of the auricular cartilage to find a harmony of the face. Accordance with the new law on cosmetic surgery, the operation must be performed in a clinic approved.
The procedure takes an average of 1:30.
This procedure can be done under local anesthesia and sedation or general. When performed on children, general anesthesia is always.
A helmet will be dressing in place for 24 to 48 hours. Wearing a bandage will be recommended to sleep for a few weeks after surgery.
In addition, the sutures will be left in the open air and the scars will be disinfected using a topical antiseptic. The first 48 hours, the ears can be slightly painful (pounding). However, there should be a slight sensitivity for 2 or 3 months.



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