Advances in otoplasty
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They described a number of techniques for otoplasty. In our case we perform a particular much less invasive than others and that is the placement of sutures in the pinna through a millimeter incisions.
This technique provides great advantages because it gets very good results further minimizing possible complications. It is a simple procedure, performed under local anesthesia, the same applies to the dentist.
This technique facilitates the postoperative period, this being comfortable and slightly annoying. It does not require the placement of bulky bandages, but a simple tape that is placed only at night for a month past the first two days. Does not prevent the shower or incorporated quickly into working life at school or in the case of children.
Care is minimized immediate intervention discomfort are normal but with taking a simple analgesic improve and only required during the first 24 hours. The specialist in Plastic Surgery only warned not to take aspirin. It insists on keeping the wound clean and keep the tape at night.
Each problem should be viewed individually although this technique corrects a large majority of cases of prominent ears. The selection of patients must also make it based on other aspects of your particular medical history, as a complementary or not this evidence will be required.
In general, patients who request such interventions are young and do not usually have added pathologies. It is also suitable for children when they have reached the development of the pinna, which occurs after six years. It is important that in the case of children, understand that is what they will do to collaborate during surgery and postoperatively.
