Ear Pinning Surgery - Pinning the Ear

Ear Correction

Cosmetic surgery on children is not uncommon, and may be performed due to a road accident, abnormalities, or cancer treatments.

Ear Pinning is one of the most common procedures used on children.

Ear Pinning surgery is known as Otoplasty.

Ear pinning surgery may only be performed if a child is over the age of seven years, (exceptions are made in special cases).
The average age is 12 years but will depend on individual, the decision of the parents, also the maturity of the child.

Surgery is a big decision, most children when being teased, or bullied by friends or other pupils at school cannot wait for the procedure to take place, both the child and the parents must be aware of the surgery involved, and the after care that is important for a good recovery and the end results.

Most cosmetic surgery procedures such as ear pinning will be performed under a local anaesthetic and a light sedation, the ear pinning procedure will require an anaesethic injection to eliminate any pain.

In a normal ear pinning procedure an amount of cartilage and skin is removed, the ears reshaped,and then stitched, so they sit further back against the head.

Some patients may only require one ear correction, but in most cases both the ears pinned.

After ear pinning the child may experience a degree of pain, this is normally controlled by tablets or other methods depending on the age of the patient.

Bandages will be placed around the head and ears, and left for several days before removing them, which is normally done by the surgeon when removing any stitches, sometimes a bandage must still be worn but usually a sweat band is allowed.

What is the Recovery Period After Ear Pinning Surgery?

No swimming for at least 4 weeks.

The ears must be protected from any knocks or bumps.

No sun for 4 weeks.

No physical sports-football,gym,boxing ect.

Rest as much as possible.

Avoid getting the bandage wet.

It is recommended that children who are considering having the ear pinning surgery, be carried out in the schools summer holiday, giving the child time to rest, recover and the wounds to heal.

Ear Pinning is a Cosmetic Surgery Procedure Perfected In Spain

For More Information or To Book an Appointment Tel: Punta Prima, Torrevieja, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Orihuela Costa, Valencia, Spain
Telephone Number..... 0034 965-326-082.

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