|  "Oto"
means ear and plasty means to shape or reform. The operation
of otoplasty means to reshape or reform the ear. The most
common condition that warrants an otoplasty is the prominent
ear, even though other ear malformations exist. The prominent
ear is the ear that protrudes or sticks out too far from
the head.
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Through an incision made on the
back of the ear, surgical techniques, such as cartilage
removal and reshaping can be performed to restore normal
ear shape. Otoplasty is commonly done on children once the
ear is fully developed (ages 4-6), but it is also performed
on adults. When the procedure is done on children general
anesthesia is used. When the procedure is done on adults
IV sedation and local aesthesia is used.
After the surgery, the ears are
usually bandaged for ten to fourteen days, and while asleep
a headband is used for two months. This procedure can be
done on one or both ears, as needed.
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