Formation of the auricle
One of the causes of hearing loss is pathological modifications of the auricles. In turn, protruding ears and other aesthetic defects of external organs also pose a serious problem, giving rise to many complexes. And if girls can still hide ugly ears under long hair, then men have to put up with their public visibility. Elimination of anatomical deficiencies and the formation of aesthetically correct proportions of the ears are the main tasks for otoplasty.
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Types of deformations
Ear deformities are various forms of non-compliance with specified criteria and are divided into congenital and acquired. The first include:
- Anotia (complete absence of the external ear). Often accompanied by fusion of the auditory canal and significant hearing loss up to deafness
- Microtia (underdevelopment of the entire ear). The pathology is diagnosed with preservation of the ear canal or with its atresia
- Hypoplasia of the middle part of the outer ear
- Underdevelopment of the upper sector of the auricle. Here the following are possible: a rolled ear (bending of the helix towards the face), an ingrown ear (fusion of the back of the upper part and the scalp), complete hypoplasia with the absence of the upper parts of the helix, antihelix, as well as the triangular and scaphoid fossa
- Protruding ears (protruding ears)
Acquired modifications: ruptures, burns, frostbite, perforation - most often appear as a result of injuries. The formation of keloid scars is a consequence piercing, development of oncology, flattened ears are often the result of professional sports, perichondritis.
A child’s congenital hearing defects often lead to deaf-muteness or speech delay. With stenosis of the auditory canal, inflammatory diseases recur: otitis media, myringitis, etc., often becoming chronic. Mental disorders also develop against the backdrop of difficulties in adapting to society. An adult can also become a victim of severe depression and other psycho-emotional pathologies.
Recommendations for otoplasty
Indications for surgery
Complete or partial absence of an ear, the presence of underdevelopment or protruding ears is a reason for surgical treatment. In most cases this is the only way out. If the goal is to eliminate pathological formations with subsequent restoration of the correct anatomy of the hearing organs, then this is a variant of reconstructive otoplasty.
Aesthetic surgery is performed at the request of the patient, for example, plastic surgery of the earlobe or correction of cupped ears.
You can contact a surgeon after 6 years. By this age, the process of ear formation is completely completed.
Contraindications
Otoplasty is an opportunity to correct congenital and acquired defects of the outer ear, which significantly complicate normal life. However, ear surgery is not suitable for everyone. Absolute contraindications are:
- Inflammation of ear structures
- Chronic diseases in the active stage
- Disorders of the endocrine and immune systems
- Presence of a malignant tumor
- Blood pathologies
Relative reasons include menstruation, pregnancy and lactation.
General information about the procedure
Preparation
After an examination and medical history, the plastic surgeon decides on the most appropriate type of ear surgery. In some cases, in preschool children, it is advisable to resort to a non-surgical method of eliminating protruding ears using ear correctors. If treatment does not bring the expected results, reconstructive surgery is used.
Before the operation, the patient must undergo blood tests (general, biochemical), urine, and obtain data from a coalogram, ECG, and FLG. Consultations with specialized specialists may be required: therapist, anesthesiologist, etc.
Two weeks before surgery, you should stop taking blood thinning medications.
The choice of anesthesia is determined by the doctor, based on the physiological characteristics of the patient and the scope of the intervention. In children, otoplasty is performed under general anesthesia. The day before, the child should limit food and drink intake.
Otoplasty at the K+31 clinic
Plastic surgeons of the center are professionals in their field, performing any type of reconstructive and aesthetic correction of the ears. Modern multifunctional equipment and high-quality surgical instruments allow you to perform the operation quickly and safely, minimizing the recovery time. You can find out about the cost of otoplasty in Moscow by contacting the reception desk or on the clinic’s website.
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Aesthetic standards
Generally accepted aesthetic standards interpret the size and location of the ear according to the following indicators: