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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
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Best Candidates:
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Persons who wish less prominent ears
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Can also be done on children ages 4-14
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Healthy persons realistic expectations
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About Procedure:
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Ears are almost fully grown at age 4
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Can decrease the ear projection
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Tends to make ears appear less prominent
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Location:
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Surgical center (additional costs apply)
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Hospital (additional costs apply)
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Anesthesia:
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IV Sedation / Local Anesthetic (possible if patient older than age 12)
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General Anesthetic (most commonly used)
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Known Risks:
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Bleeding, hematomas, infection, pain, scarring, changes in ear sensation, delayed wound healing, swelling, asymmetry, skin contour irregularities,
recurrance of protruding ear appearance, bruising, pigment changes
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Preop preparations:
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No antiinflammatory medications for 2 weeks prior to, or after the surgery
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Patient in good health
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Recovery:
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No exercise or strenuous activity for 3 weeks
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Can usually return to work after 3-5 day
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Head dressings for 3-5 days post op
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Use of head band for sleeping 6 months
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Costs:
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$2,600 - Bilateral repair
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$1,700 - One side
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Add $450-$525 Facility fee
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Add $250-$375 Anesthesia
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Does not include cost of pre-op blood test (CBC), post op medications, additional costs should complications arise
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