Otoplasty IN GUADALAJARA
Why Otoplasty in Guadalajara?
Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, is a surgical procedure that is performed to improve the size, shape, and overall appearance of the ears. The procedure can be used to address ears that are too large, that project to far, or ears that are damaged or malformed. Dr. Rafael Arenas is a highly skilled plastic surgeon who can help you feel comfortable with the appearance of your ears by providing you with beautiful results from your ear surgery in Mexico.
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What can be achieved with a Otoplasty?
Improves self-esteem
Harmonize size
Does not require hospital admission
How involved is the otoplasty procedure?
It is a minor surgical procedure and of short duration (2 hours approximately). It can be performed under local anesthesia although general anesthesia is often recommended, especially for children.An incision is made in the natural folds of the ear or behind the ear thus allowing access to the cartilage that forms the structure of the ear.
During this surgery, cartilage or skin may be trimmed to make the ears smaller. Ears that protrude too much from the head can be fastened with internal sutures. This surgery is performed on an outpatient basis
- Surgery Time: 2hrs.
- type of anesthesia: sedation and local
- Hospitalization: ambulatory
- Recovery: 2 weeks to daily activities
What can ear surgery treat?
- Overly large ears – a condition called macrotia
- Protruding ears occurring on one or both sides in varying degrees – not associated with hearing loss
- Adult dissatisfaction with previous ear surgery
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Who is the ideal candidate?
Ear surgery can be performed on adults who are bothered by the appearance of their ears or who have experienced trauma to the ear that has caused significant physical damage and altered the appearance of the ear. Ear surgery can also be performed on children with prominent ears that may be a source of embarrassment. Children will need to wait until they are 5 years of age or older before they can undergo otoplasty.
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Dr. Arenas looks forward to meeting with you for your initial consultation and discussing the many factors to consider with procedure. He has spent many years helping candidates such as yourself understand the details.
It is important that you and Dr. Arenas discuss your current health and prior health conditions.
OTOPLASTY FAQS
After the intervention, a bandage is placed around the head so that the ears are completely fixed and that the healing is correct. In addition, this will also prevent external disturbances. After about four or five days, it will be definitively removed. In each case, the Doctor will make the appropriate recommendations.
It’s common for the results of plastic surgery to take several months to appear. However, in the case of otoplasty, you will be able to enjoy the results of this surgery in only a few weeks. The majority of patients will be fully recovered and able to see the results of their procedure in as little as two weeks.
Usually, this procedure is considered cosmetic, which means your insurance may not pay for the cost of the procedure. A cosmetic procedure is typically one that is elective because there is nothing medically or structurally incorrect about the ear. In other words, otoplasty corrects the appearance of the ear, but will not correct any hearing issues.
We have the latest technologies and surgical method. In this way, after surgery a small mark or scar can be observed. This will be permanent but over time it will improve as it heals. In addition, as it is located on the back of the ear, the signal will be totally imperceptible.
