¿QUE DEBO DE SABER?
Normalmente las cicatrices van ocultas detrás.
Debo de tener un cuidados especial la primer semana después del procedimiento para evitar sangrados o lesiones agregadas, evitando ejercicio o esfuerzos importantes los primeros 15 días.
Los puntos normalmente se quitan a la semana así como el vendaje de apoyo.
Tiempo Quirúrgico: 1 a 2 horas.
Tiempo de Incapacidad: 3 días.
Anestesia: Sedación vs. Local
Hospitalización: Ambulatoria.
Recuperación Final: Resultados sociales a la semana, resultados finales despues de los 2 meses.
Duración de los Resultados: Permanente.
Costos: $$$$
This procedure is indicated for patients older than 6 years who present big or aesthetically unpleasent ears. Is done under local anesthesia and sedatives for the calmness and relaxation of the patient.
It is practice frequently at an early age to prevent any bullying, nevertheless this procedure also helps the adults. The scars of the surgical incisions are located behind the ear at the crease level making them imperceptible.
After surgery the patient is discharge with a bandage at the ears and is instructed to use an elastic tape for at least one week.
THINGS I SHOULD KNOW
It is recommended not to perform strong activities in fifteen days post operative.
The stitches are removed the 8th days postoperatively.
Surgery Time: 1 to 2 hours.
Initial Recovery Time: 3 days.
Anesthesia: Sedation vs. Local
Hospital stay: Out-patient.
Final Results: Socially after 1 week, and definite after 2 months.
Results: Permanent.
Costs: $$$$