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| A B C D E F G H I K L M O P R S T U V |
Cosmetic ear surgery |
| Overview Recovery Risks |
| Alternative Names: |
| Pin back otoplasty; Otoplasty; Correction of Outer ear deformity |
| Expectations after surgery: |
| The ears are covered with a bulky, moderate pressure dressing following surgery. There is some tenderness and discomfort that is easily controlled by medication. If the surgery is done in a hospital, release is usually the same day or the day after the operation. |
| Convalescence: |
| Within 2 to 4 days, the outer pressure dressings are removed but the patient is asked to wear a light head dressing for 2 to 3 weeks to promote healing. Faint scars are concealed in the flexion creases behind the ears; there are no incisions in front of the ears. The decision on when to return to school or work and normal activities depends on how fast healing occurs. |
Ear anatomy |
Medical findings based on ear anatomy |
Eardrum repair - series |
Ear surgery - series |
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