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Otoplasty, surgery for protruding ears<\/h1>\n

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that can be performed on adults from the age of 6. The scar is placed behind the ear. <\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”btn btn-md btn__secondary”]Make an appointment<\/strong><\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” el_class=”deep-page deep-page__heading”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Ear surgery<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_class=”row-vc_column”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”deep-page deep-page__heading”]This surgical procedure is most often<\/strong> performed on children between the ages of 9 and 12<\/strong>, who have suffered from teasing since they started school at around age 6, but who have finally found the courage to undergo surgery. Note that in some cases, when it’s a question of correcting the folding defect in the upper part of the ear, we can also resort to the EarFold\u2122 procedure<\/a>, a rapid and minimally invasive technique performed under local anesthetic. More rarely, I see adults; sometimes, the parents of children I’ve operated on. Otoplasty is a very gratifying operation that brings great joy to the child and real relief to the parents. In fact, some are very worried about the surgery, wondering whether it’s worth it. But very quickly, the smile on their child’s face comforts them completely.<\/p>\n

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Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgery procedure covered by the French Social Security system.<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Clinical examination<\/h2>\n

Surgery for protruding ears can be performed as early as age 6. A clinical examination helps define the surgical procedure. I explain the scar, the steps to be taken and warn of possible complications, in particular the risk of hypertrophic scarring.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”40px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_row_inner el_class=”deep-page__padding-left-block row-vc_column”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraph__first-no-margin-top internal-heading internal-heading__sm deep-page”]<\/p>\n

External configuration of the pinna<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraph__first-no-margin-top internal-heading internal-heading__sm deep-page”]1.<\/strong> Helix; 2.<\/strong> Darwin’s tubercle; 3.<\/strong> Scaphoid gutter; 4.<\/strong> Cavum; 5.<\/strong> Concha; 6.<\/strong> Anthelix; 7.<\/strong> Anthelix root; 8.<\/strong> Anti-trago helical fissure; 9.<\/strong> Lobule; 10.<\/strong> Anterior and posterior branches of antherix; 11.<\/strong> Navicular fossa; 12.<\/strong> Concha cymba; 13.<\/strong> Helix root; 14.<\/strong> Preauricular groove; 15.<\/strong> Tragus; 16.<\/strong> Antitragus; 17.<\/strong> Intertragal notch; 18.<\/strong> External acoustic meatus.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1300″ img_size=”full” el_class=”image-have-caption image-have-caption__full”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1728654818220{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner el_class=”deep-page__padding-left-block row-vc_column”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraph__first-no-margin-top internal-heading internal-heading__sm deep-page”]<\/p>\n

There are 3 malformations that create the “protruding ears” appearance, often associated:<\/h3>\n

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  • An antherix<\/strong> (cartilaginous fold) with a folding defect,<\/li>\n
  • An enlarged concha<\/strong> (central cartilage) that places the ear too far forward,<\/li>\n
  • A helix valgus<\/strong>, which can be identified by the excessive angle between the auricle and the skull.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    How does otoplasty work?<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”paragraph__first-no-margin-top internal-heading internal-heading__sm deep-page”]Le Magazine de la Sant\u00e9<\/em>, broadcast on France 5<\/strong>, asked me to perform the otoplasty surgical technique for one of their programs, so I was filmed operating and explaining the surgical procedures. I often pass on this reference during consultations. The procedure lasts one hour, usually under general anaesthetic, which is the most comfortable for the child. The scar is placed behind the ear, and the cartilage is shaped with a rasp. I suture with absorbable suture so as not to leave any material in the ears that could cause infection and unsightly scars. Healing maintains the result. A bandage<\/strong> is then applied around the head to hold the ears in place. For 3 days<\/strong>. The young patient can be discharged the same day or the following morning.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” disable_element=”yes” el_class=”deep-page__padding-left-block row-vc_column”][vc_column_inner][vc_single_image image=”3598″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” link=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0LzhSKXkImk” css=”.vc_custom_1728653385410{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”deep-page deep-page__heading”]<\/p>\n

    Post-operation follow-up<\/h2>\n

    Pain varies from patient to patient, and is soothed by analgesics. On the third day, the dressing is replaced by a bandage. A compression bandage will need to be worn day and night for about 15 days, to allow time for the thread to resorb and for healing to fix the result. The ears are a little swollen and ecchymotic for 8 to 10 days, but the result is practically achieved in 15 days. On average, the swelling will subside completely in 4 weeks.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” disable_element=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”deep-page deep-page__heading”]<\/p>\n

    Before and after otoplasty photos<\/h2>\n

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