subject: Adult Otoplasty: Know All About It [print this page] Having ears that are not normal in appearance can cause severe confidence deficiencies. If you are an adult with protruding or misshapen ears, there is an answer for you. Otoplasty is a procedure that will reshape your ears and will make them more normal in appearance. While there are some things to be aware of as an adult going in to this procedure, if it is performed by a licensed and experienced doctor, you will shortly have the ears you've always wanted.
Have you had a lifetime of cruel remarks made about your ears? It's hard to have a body part be so physically different than most of the people you know. Children can be very cruel with their opinions and if you've had a lifetime of protruding ears, there is no doubt that you've had to learn how to deal with the comments. There is a procedure out there though that could help you gain the appearance you've always wanted. This procedure is called otoplasty, more commonly known as ear pinning.
This procedure is on that is usually done on children, as their ears are easier to manipulate when it comes to reshaping. However, it can also be done on adults and can achieve wonderful results. This method can pin the ears back, making them closer to the head but it can also reshape and change the size or symmetry as well. The way that otoplasty is done is that first; you will be put under an anesthetic. After that, your surgeon will make an incision behind your ear where it meets your head.
He or she will then remove extra cartilage or reshape as needed and will then re-suture the skin back together. After surgery is done, there is a pressure bandage placed over the area. This has to be kept clean and dry and you have to make sure to follow all post operation instructions.
Adults have an added challenge when going in for this procedure. Adult cartilage is not as pliable or easy to work with as children's so it is very important that you trust your surgeon. Before getting anything worked on, you will have a consultation. As an adult, you need to be sure that your doctor has experience with adult ears so that you can be as confident as possible about your results.
Make sure that he or she is licensed and can provide you with references so that you can verify his or her experience and prestige. Doing research online will help you to make a list of questions to ask in your initial consultation. Do not be afraid or embarrassed to ask anything, as it is your doctor's job to make you as comfortable as possible.
When you are done, you will have to make sure to properly care for your new ear so that it can heal properly. Improper care can lead to infection, scarring and different positioning than was intended.
Keeping the bandages on as long as you are told to be important as well, as the bandages will both keep your ear in place and will provide protection from infection. Once you are healed up, you will be amazed at the results and will gain an immeasurable amount of confidence in your appearance.
