Otoplasty Honolulu, also known as cosmetic ear surgery or ear pinning surgery, is an operation done to set the ears back closer to the head. It is also done to reduce large ears, and to remove or re-contour excess skin and cartilage. Otoplasty Honolulu is often performed using local anesthetic for adults and general anesthesia for children to allow the child to sleep during the operation.
Most otoplasty Honolulu patients are children. However, otoplasty Honolulu can only be performed when the child reaches the age of four since ears are believed to be fully grown by that time. For adults with protruding ears or stretched earlobes, otoplasty Honolulu can also be considered.
The total cost of otoplasty Honolulu depends on the severity of the condition, regional location, the surgeon’s skill, anesthesia, and the medication needed. It also varies if the otoplasty Honolulu procedure is performed in a hospital, a surgical facility or a surgery center. On average, otoplasty Honolulu costs range from $2,800 to $5,000.
Prior to the otoplasty Honolulu procedure, an initial consultation with a cosmetic or reconstructive surgeon is needed. During this period, the surgeon evaluates the condition of the patient's ear and discusses otoplasty Honolulu options with the patient. The pre-operative information and requirements are also given, as well as, instructions to be followed pre and post-surgery.
Otoplasty Honolulu may take one to two hours or longer depending on the extent of the procedure.
To start otoplasty Honolulu, the surgeon makes incisions on the back of the ear to expose the cartilage and allow reshaping. Excess skin is then removed, and the ear is repositioned closer to the head. The incision is closed using non-removable stitches or sutures.
After otoplasty Honolulu, a turban-type bandage to be worn for 4-5 days is wrapped around the patient's head. When the turban is removed, a patient is advised to wear a headband over the ears for a whole month and to apply warm compresses to the ears 2-3 times a day for two weeks.
A patient can go back to work a few days after otoplasty Honolulu. For children, seven days of rest is required. The recovery period for otoplasty Honolulu may take up to six weeks. While recovering, a patient is advised to strictly adhere to the surgeon's post-operative instructions and not to tamper on or remove bandages without the surgeon's approval. Results of otoplasty Honolulu become visible after the removal of bandages.
A patient may feel pain, itching and numbness after undergoing otoplasty Honolulu. Redness of the ear, bleeding and swelling may also be experienced. Patients need not to worry, however, since medication for these side effects is usually prescribed by the surgeon.
More natural-looking ears can be achieved through otoplasty Honolulu and these results normally last for a very long time. Moreover, no claims of hearing loss have been reported after the surgery.
