Question 1

what kind of anesthesia do doctors use for otoplasty? i'm worried that if i have an otoplasty with local anesthesia, i might move at the wrong time during the surgery. can i request general?

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You : You don't have to have only local anesthesia if you don't want to. If you want you can have IV sedation or general anesthesia instead.

Question 2

what is done during  otoplasty?

Accepted Answer

The ear position: Is normalized. Usually this is done for protruding ears, which may take several forms. An incision is made on the posterior surface of the ear, the cartilage reshaped and the ear repositioned closer to the head.

Question 3

could i get otoplasty done on the nhs?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluation: It depends on the indication for the otoplasty. There are a variety of conditions that can be covered.

Question 4

can you tell me about having otoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic Ear Surgery: Otoplasty means ear changing. The term includes many procedures that enhance the shape and prominence of the ears. More information is available here: http://www.Drmele.Com/otoplasty.Html.

Question 5

how old do you have to be for otoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Otoplasty: Typically, the ear achieves 85% of its adult size by the age of 6 years old. Typically, otoplasty is not done until around that age or older, but there are occasional exceptions.

Question 6

how long before i can eat after otoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Soon after: This can occur almost immediately if you aren't experiencing nausea from the anesthetic or pain medications.

Question 7

otoplasty: in what stage relapse can happen?

Accepted Answer

Usually you will: See relapse in the first 3-6 mos.

Question 8

how long does it take to recover from an otoplasty?

Accepted Answer

Not too long: Initial recovery from otoplasty and the anesthesia can take a few days to a week to feel back to normal, have pain subside, and bruising decrease.  Depending on your surgeon's preference you will need to wear a head band over the ears continuously for 1-2 weeks and then typically at night for 4-6 weeks until healing is more solidified.

Question 9

how much can a initial consultation for otoplasty cost?

Accepted Answer

Cost of consult: Varies by doctor and region but generally in the 50.- to 150.- range. Some will even have complimentary consult.

Question 10

i'm getting an otoplasty next week and i'm nervous. what can i expect in terms of length and pain?

Accepted Answer

Post-op otoplasty: Your ears will be swollen and sore for about a week or so.  You might have headaches during this time.

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What kind of anesthesia do doctors use for otoplasty? i'm worried that if i have an otoplasty with local anesthesia, i might move at the wrong time during the surgery. can i request general?

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What is done during otoplasty?

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Could i get otoplasty done on the nhs?

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