La otoplasty is a surgical procedure that adjusts the shape, position or size of the ears. It is commonly done to correct prominent ears, a condition where the ears stick out more than normal, but it can also treat anomalies in the structure of the ears caused by injuries or birth defects.

‍Benefits of ear surgery

• Aesthetic improvement: The most obvious benefit of otoplasty is the improvement in the appearance of the ears. It can modify excessively large, stretched or uneven ears, and is able to restructure them so that they have a more natural and harmonious shape with the rest of the face.
• Increased confidence and self-esteem: Many people, especially children, may be teased or self-aware because of the appearance of their ears. Correcting these characteristics can provide stress or anxiety.
• Permanent results: The results of otoplasty are generally permanent, with changes that last a lifetime, meaning that the aesthetic and emotional benefits are also long-lasting.
• Relatively fast recovery: Although any surgery requires some recovery time, otoplasty generally involves a short postoperative period.

Otoplasty is a common surgery performed on children and can be done starting at 8 or 9 years of age.

La ear surgery It usually takes between one and two hours and is usually performed under general anaesthesia. The surgeon makes incisions behind the ears, which allows you to sculpt its shape, size and position. These incisions are discreet, so they are hidden in the natural folds of the skin.

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