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

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Otoplasty

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Plastic Surgery Procedures

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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