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One of the hidden thing in life |
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| Ear surgery or otoplasty is designed to improve the general appearance of your ears by setting prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. The result should look natural and enhance the balance between your ears and other facial features. |
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| For the most part, the operation is done on children between the ages of 6 and 14. Ears are almost fully grown by age eighth, and the earlier the surgery, the less teasing and ridicule the child will have to endure. Ear surgery on adults is also possible, and there are generally no additional risks associated with ear surgery on an older patient. |
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| SURGICAL PROCEDURE |
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| Small incision is done in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. Surgeon will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Non-removable stitches may be used to help maintain the new shape. Occasionally, the surgeon will remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete. After the surgery the ear or ears are heavily bandaged for a few days. |
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