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Almost every fifth child is born with protruding ears. In our society, protruding ears are often considered physical defect<\/a>Children in particular are often teased in kindergarten and later at school. "Big ears" or "jumbo ears" are well-known terms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ear correction surgery can help. This usually involves giving the edge of the ear a new angle and very often also reducing the size of the auricle and improving its angle. In some cases it is also useful to reduce the size of the earlobe or to create it using skin\/soft tissue surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n synonyms<\/strong>: classic ear correction with surgery, otoplasty, ear pinning, ear correction, ear pinning with the thread method<\/p>\n principle<\/strong>: usually pinning the ears by improving the angle of the outer ear through sutures or weakening\/reducing the earlobes<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n Basically, there are many possibilities for change here.<\/p>\n Two main areas of the approach are<\/p>\n On average, an ear correction with surgery takes 1-1.5 hours, <\/strong>if more complex also longer. Basically, ear correction by surgery is only performed once.<\/p>\n Recurrences or slight asymmetries are certainly possible and are actually always an issue, even to a minimal extent.<\/p>\n After about a year, you can speak of a final result. After that, not much changes. Until then, however, the surgical area is a wound that is healing and changing (swelling down, becoming softer, etc.).<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n ear\/ears<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n Essentially, these are fundamental decisions<\/strong>that constitute ear correction through surgery.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n Should I have ear correction surgery? do it at all?<\/strong> \u2013 Sometimes it is better not to do something at all.<\/p>\n Good advice highlights all the advantages and disadvantages of a treatment \u2013 and thus helps you make the right decision.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n the right dose: <\/strong>The desired result should be discussed in detail before the operation. Above all, ears that are too prominent do not look particularly beautiful or harmonious. It should also be precisely analyzed which parts are responsible for the ear or ears sticking out - and what the appropriate corrective measures can\/should achieve.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n Incision\/Scar:<\/strong> is usually located behind the ear (if necessary) and is therefore relatively well hidden. With the variant with only threads, small stitches are sufficient. Anyone who is prone to keloids (=scar growth) should generally always consider an operation with an incision\/scar. If a scar becomes harder, however, there is almost always something that can be done about it.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n Headband\/protection?<\/strong> \u2013 in contrast to other regions, it is difficult to hide the ears. 2-3 weeks a well-fitting<\/strong> (not too tight, not too loose) headband<\/strong> (or hood, etc.) as much as possible day and night<\/strong> - and then 3 weeks only at night<\/strong> \u2013 to protect the ears. In midsummer, this procedure may not be as pleasant (although possible)<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n Every treatment is different:<\/strong> In my opinion, individual adjustment to the face and the existing ear shape is crucial for maximum harmony and balance of the newly formed ear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n Step formation, irregular surface:<\/strong> is often a certain issue and is partly simply due to the low soft tissue coverage (mostly just skin)<\/p>\n Asymmetry:<\/strong> Whenever there are two sides, there will be asymmetry before and after treatment. No two halves of the face are the same, and eye sockets are often a few millimeters different in height. It is impossible and unrealistic to promise a symmetrical result. But of course the goal is always to achieve the most symmetrical result possible. Scar tissue can be loosened after the stitches are removed. It is also important to protect the wound after the operation (headband) so that you cannot, for example, get caught on something or put unnecessary strain on the ear.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n Ear correction with surgery is only done by children:<\/strong> not true\u2026<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n Even though the focus of the operations is on the age of 10 years plus\/minus, there are still enough adults who only decide to have ear correction surgery at this age.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n details<\/strong> Information on possible complications can be found in the information documents<\/p>\n In summary, good preparation (information, explanation, preliminary examinations, precise clarification of wishes, etc.) as well as the experience of the surgeon are the most important factors for the success of an ear correction operation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n Possible anesthesia<\/strong>forms for ear correction surgery<\/p>\n Rest for 3 weeks in the sense of:<\/p>\n Showering is permitted from the first day after surgery \u2013 also makes sense to remove crusts and deposits behind the ear and to gently clean the wound<\/p>\n Wearing the headband consistently<\/p>\n Suture removal approx. 10-14th day \u2013 but don\u2019t worry! \u2013 we mostly use self-dissolving sutures<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n approx. 2700-4700 ear replacement on both sides in LA<\/strong><\/p>\n depending on the extent and technique (pure ear edge, auricle, earlobe)<\/p>\n ca. 2000-3500<\/strong> Ohranlegeplastik einseitig in LA<\/strong><\/p>\n minus consultation costs<\/p>\n optional costs for anesthesia and anesthetist<\/p>\n 400 optional overnight stay at the clinic with nurse\/450 for overnight stay from Friday to Saturday \u2013 if necessary or useful \u2013 normally not necessary<\/p>\n 100 Costs for day admission to the clinic (if no overnight stay is planned) \u2013 if necessary and reasonable \u2013 normally not necessary<\/p>\n 70 optional special price recommended scar ointment<\/a> + disinfectant spray<\/a> (regular after surgery 103)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The prices listed are average values and could be cheaper or more expensive. The final total price will be determined during the second consultation (=consent) depending on the individual effort\/planned operation time, combinations, desired clinic\/room category and other factors.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n The costs depend on the type of anesthesia, the complexity and other factors.<\/p>\n A final cost estimate is only possible and meaningful after a detailed on-site inspection and clarification of individual wishes.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n In general, 2-3 weeks of rest<\/strong> be taken into account \u2013 this means specifically:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\nEar correction with surgery \u2013 synonyms & principle
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