Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

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Otoplasty

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Deborah Seelig, M.D.

www.drseelig.yourmd.com

BreastImplantSafety.org

FDA Breast Implants

BREAST AUGMENTATION Information about Silicone Gel Implants

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Important Information about Silicone Gel Implants

Otoplasty or Ear Pinning Surgery

• Procedure - Set prominent ears back closer to the head, or reduce the size of large ears.
• Length - 2 to 3 hours.
• Anaesthesia - General, or local with IV sedation.
• In/Outpatient - Outpatient.
• Side effects - Soreness, Swelling, Redness, Numbness.
• Risks - Infection of cartilage, Excessive scarring, Blood clots that may require drainage, Mismatched or artificial appearing ears,  Recurrence of protrusion, Need for revision surgery.
• Recovery - Back to work 1 week.  Strenuous activity or contact sports 1 to 2 months.  Usual activity 6 weeks or more. 

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