Otoplasty can be performed on children from 4 years upwards and on adults who are in good general health. It can also be used to correct issues such as lop ear, cupped ear and shell ear.
Procedure
"Otoplasty" or "Ear Surgery" as it is better know is a procedure which reduces the size of large ears by ‘pinning’ them back closer the head. Also known as ‘ear pinning’ this is a relatively simple procedure which can mean a world of difference between protruding ears and finding confidence you never knew existed.
Preoperative
Why you want the procedure, your expectations and desired outcome
Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
Previous surgeries
Recovery
The patient may return to school or work within five to seven days, and resume strenuous activity, such as contact sports in one to two months. A compression garment is required to use for 4 weeks.
General Information
Duration
2 hours
LOS in Thailand
7
Type
New Surgery
Type of Anesthesia
Local anesthesia
Pain Index
3
Follow Up Process
Depends on doctor' schedule.
Condition
Otoplasty can be performed on children from 4 years upwards and on adults who are in good general health. It can also be used to correct issues such as lop ear, cupped ear and shell ear.
Procedure
"Otoplasty" or "Ear Surgery" as it is better know is a procedure which reduces the size of large ears by ‘pinning’ them back closer the head. Also known as ‘ear pinning’ this is a relatively simple procedure which can mean a world of difference between protruding ears and finding confidence you never knew existed.
Preoperative
Why you want the procedure, your expectations and desired outcome
Medical conditions, drug allergies and medical treatments
Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
Previous surgeries
Recovery
The patient may return to school or work within five to seven days, and resume strenuous activity, such as contact sports in one to two months. A compression garment is required to use for 4 weeks.
