Otoplasty / Ear Pinback | Montgomery AL
Otoplasty or ear pinning is a procedure used to make protruding ears less prominent. Protruding ears are a type of congenital malformation. Controversy exists as to the appropriate time to address this issue. Some parents feel that as this is a cosmetic procedure it shouldn’t be performed on children. Others argue that it is no different from placing braces to straighten your child’s teeth. Regardless this can be a traumatizing deformity for school aged children and can have a negative impact on social development during the formative years. At Alabama Surgical Arts Dr. Nizam often recommends treating during the school age years to avoid this.
Procedure
The procedure is performed through a hidden incision on the back of the ear. Usually, a combination of cartilage reduction and sutures are used to reshape the ear into normal contours, although each procedure is tailored to individual anatomic needs. A resorbable suture is used to close the incision in the postauricular crease. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia, due to the age of most patients.
Recovery
Social recovery time is 1 week. After surgery a wrap is placed to hold the ears down and prevent collection of blood. The patient is seen the follow day and the wrap is removed and the ears are inspected for blood collections. An elastic wrap is then always worn around the head for 1 week. After this it is worn only at night for an additional week. No suture removal is required as they dissolve on their own. Wearing of helmets or other head gear is prohibited for the first 6 weeks.
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Everyone that I encountered at your facility was always courteous and professional. I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Nizam. He is the ultimate professional. He was always smiling and seemed to be in an awesome mood. He answered all my questions and never made me feel like he did not have time for me. Even when he was getting ready for your surgery he was talking and joking with you to put you at ease. He would call you (not his nurse) the afternoon after your surgery to check on you. I will be recommending ASA to friends and family. Thank you all for the excellent care you gave me.
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Everyone was nice and friendly. All the instructions for after care was very clear, I even had a friendly check in call after the procedure from my doctor which was unexpected but I love the fact that he did check in, Dr. Ivory was great.
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