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Ohio Ear Plastic Surgery - What are Some of the Risks Associated with Otoplasty Surgery?
Most of the risks of Otoplasty surgery are similar to those found in other cosmetic surgeries. Bleeding is always one of the first mentioned and can be reduced by avoiding taking certain medications that can thin the blood for two weeks before surgery. These include aspirin, Vitamin E and most over the counter anti-inflammatory medications such as the ibuprofens.
Infection is a risk with any surgery; therefore, it is common to take an oral antibiotic around the time of surgery. Infections, when they do occur are usually relatively mild and are effectively treated with removing a few sutures or taking antibiotics or both.
Asymmetry of the ears is common in patients who have prominent ears and is generally well corrected with the surgery. Residual asymmetry is a risk but is usually not very noticeable once the excessive prominence has been corrected.
Abnormal scarring can occur with Otoplasty surgery in the form of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Both of these are due to excessive scar formation and are relatively unusual during Otoplasty surgery. They are more common in darker-skinned patients and generally require subsequent procedures for correction and local steroid injections. Fortunately, these are relatively rare and are hidden behind the ears so that they cannot be seen from the front.
Loss of sensation to the ears can occur but is usually short-lived as the nerves usually regenerate providing normal sensation over time. Recurrence is probably the risk that patients are most concerned about and can be minimized by using a combination of techniques to keep the cartilage in its desired position and strictly avoiding trauma after surgery for 6-8 weeks.
To avoid an ‘operated’ look with unnatural folds and curves, it is important to seek out an experienced Plastic Surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and who specializes is cosmetic surgery.
Infection is a risk with any surgery; therefore, it is common to take an oral antibiotic around the time of surgery. Infections, when they do occur are usually relatively mild and are effectively treated with removing a few sutures or taking antibiotics or both.
Asymmetry of the ears is common in patients who have prominent ears and is generally well corrected with the surgery. Residual asymmetry is a risk but is usually not very noticeable once the excessive prominence has been corrected.
Abnormal scarring can occur with Otoplasty surgery in the form of hypertrophic and keloid scars. Both of these are due to excessive scar formation and are relatively unusual during Otoplasty surgery. They are more common in darker-skinned patients and generally require subsequent procedures for correction and local steroid injections. Fortunately, these are relatively rare and are hidden behind the ears so that they cannot be seen from the front.
Loss of sensation to the ears can occur but is usually short-lived as the nerves usually regenerate providing normal sensation over time. Recurrence is probably the risk that patients are most concerned about and can be minimized by using a combination of techniques to keep the cartilage in its desired position and strictly avoiding trauma after surgery for 6-8 weeks.
To avoid an ‘operated’ look with unnatural folds and curves, it is important to seek out an experienced Plastic Surgeon who is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and who specializes is cosmetic surgery.
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