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Even the ear can be beautified. Although it is small in size and located on both sides of the head, any deformity or problem in its appearance greatly affects the general shape and appearance of the face and thus the patient’s psychology.

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure performed with the aim of reshaping the outer ear and improving its appearance to suit the features and dimensions of the face. The outer part of the ear is beautified and made into an appropriate size to match the dimensions of the face. This surgery is usually done using cosmetic sutures.

How can I benefit from ear plastic surgery? Or when is ear plastic surgery performed?
Otoplasty is used in several cases, such as:
1- In the case of a large ear, otoplasty is used to make the ear smaller and reduce its size. Thus, the aesthetic appearance changes for the better after completing the operation and making the ear its correct size, which is proportional to the face.
2- In the event of a change in the shape of the ear or a deformity as a result of birth defects or exposure to a specific accident that resulted in a change in the shape of the ear, therefore resorting to ear plastic surgery is the best and only solution.
3- In the case of the ear protruding outward, such as cases of bat ear or what is known as bat ear, in which the ear appears clearly and is unnaturally prominent, which negatively affects the aesthetic appearance.
4- If there are problems with the earlobe or ear wrinkles, they are beautified through otoplasty.
5- If a person is not satisfied with the shape of his ears, ear plastic surgery is resorted to with the aim of drawing the ear and making it more symmetrical and attractive.

Steps to be followed for ear plastic surgery:
There are two methods used to perform ear plastic surgery and reduction:
1- Removing part of the cartilage, which is the basic structure that makes up the ear. In this case, part of the cartilage is cut in order to reduce the size of the ear.
2- Folding the cartilage and then sewing it. Here, the surgeon does not resort to cutting the cartilage, but rather folds it in a specific way and then sutures it through a small opening in the back of the ear.

The steps followed to perform an ear plastic surgery begin with anesthesia, where the patient is anesthetized locally or in some cases, completely. This decision is up to the responsible physician, but depends mainly on the age of the patient, as in children’s cases it is preferable to resort to general anesthesia.
- After anesthetizing the patient, a small surgical incision is made in the back of the ear, through which the surgical tools used to cut or fold the cartilage are inserted. After removing part of the cartilage, the doctor staples the cartilage in its new position with surgical sutures that are not removed later, but rather dissolved inside the body. It is used to hold the formed cartilage in its correct place.
- In some cases, the doctor may resort to implanting cartilage in the ear. Therefore, ear plastic surgery is not only limited to reducing the size of the ear, but the ear can be reshaped and built to fit the dimensions of the face.
The last step in the ear plastic surgery is to close the wound or surgical incision with cosmetic stitches and place a bandage around the wound.
- Continuous follow-up with the doctor is a key part of the success of the operation and the appearance of the required results without experiencing any complications or pain during the recovery period, as the doctor gives important instructions about coexistence after the ear plastic surgery.
The results of ear plastic surgery, whether it is bat ear surgery or ear reduction, appear immediately, as you can see the difference as soon as you leave the hospital and remove the bandages.

Some tips after ear plastic surgery:
1- Rest and do not practice any violent sports that may harm the ear.
2- Follow the doctor’s instructions about taking medications at the specified times, how to change the bandages on the wound, avoid washing the hair or ear before removing the bandage, and ensure that the wound heals.
3- Clean the wound and take care of it to avoid any complications.
4- Wear shirts instead of T-shirts that are worn over the head in order to avoid exposure of the ear to any shock or unwanted movement.
5- Continuous follow-up with the doctor, and you may need to remove the external stitches.
6- Wearing a corset around the head, especially while sleeping, to protect the ear.

Advantages of ear plastic surgery:
1- Easy and safe process.
2- A process with immediate, impressive results.
3- It does not require a long period of time to heal, but you will return to your normal life immediately.
4- Not all cases require general anesthesia, but some cases do, so they are performed under local anesthesia without exposure to any risk or complications as a result of the anesthesia.
5- Several ear defects can be corrected, such as treating bat ear, reducing the ear, treating deformities, birth defects, and large ear sizes.

Are there risks to ear plastic surgery:
Otoplasty is one of the safe operations that does not have serious complications in most cases, but some complications may appear in a very small number of patients, and these complications include:
1- The appearance of scars in the places of stitches.
2- Infection at the wound site, causing pain and discomfort.
3- Bleeding occurs.
4- The appearance of a reaction as a result of anesthesia, which may appear in the form of an allergy.
5- Change in skin sensations in this area of ​​the ear.
6- The appearance of skin pigmentation or a change in skin color in the wound area.

Ear plastic surgery price:
The price of the ear plastic surgery varies depending on several factors, such as the reputation of the doctor who will perform the operation and the place where the rhinoplasty will be performed. Therefore, the prices of the operation vary from one doctor to another, but you can contact us to find out all the details about the ear plastic surgery with one of the most skilled plastic surgeons in Egypt. He is Dr. Tariq Zayed, plastic surgery consultant.