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Mel Thomas Ortega,
MD, FACS
8740 SW 88th St, Suite 209
Miami, Fl 33176
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EAR SURGERY
(Otoplasty)
Please visit our Before
and After Images for actual patient photographs.
| Procedure
Objective:
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Set
prominent/protruding ears back closer to the
head, or reduce the size of large ears. Performed
most often on children between the ages of approximately
4 and 14 years. (Sometimes covered by insurance.) |
| Length
of Procedure: |
2
to 3 hours. |
| Type
of Anesthesia: |
Young
children: usually general. Older children or
adults: general or local, with sedation. |
| In/Outpatient
Basis: |
Usually
outpatient. |
| Possible
Side Effects: |
Temporary
throbbing, aching, swelling, redness, numbness. |
| Possible
Risks: |
Infection
of cartilage. Excessive scarring. Blood clot
that may need to be drained. Mismatched or artificial-
looking ears. (Dependant on skill and expertise
of surgeon) Occurrence of the protrusion, requiring
repeat surgery. |
| Approximate
Recovery Period: |
Back
to work or school: 5 to 7 days.
Strenuous activity, contact sports: 1 to 2 months. |
| Duration
of
Results: |
Usually
permanent. |
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