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Prominent
Ear Correction
Overview
The aim of prominent ear surgery is to improve the appearance and
reduce the
prominence of ears in both adults and children, and to improve the
shape of some ears in both adults and children.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What does
the operation involve?
• What
type of anaesthetic is used?
How
many times should I see Mr
• Banwell before the operation?
• What
happens after the operation?
• What
are the risks?
• What
costs are involved?
Please contact Mr Banwell’s office, and his staff can answer
any questions you may have and can arrange for a quote and information
regarding the procedure to be sent to you.
What does the operation involve?
The operation involves an incision behind the back of the ear and
some sutures to hold the ears back in place. Sometimes manipulation
of cartilage needs to be performed to optimise long term results.
It is important to have realistic expectations and Mr Banwell will
discuss these with you.
What type of anaesthetic is used?
Mr Banwell recommends a general anaesthetic undertaken by a specialist
anaesthetist. Children have this done as an inpatient with a one
night’s stay in hospital, while adults may have it performed
as a day patient.
How many times should I see Mr Banwell before the operation?
Generally we like to see all patients at least twice although a
consultation fee will only be charged for the first visit. Mr Banwell
will discuss with you exactly what your aims and expectations are
regarding possible surgery. He will also talk to you about how realistic
these aims are. Patients are encouraged to see Mr Banwell as many
times as they require prior to surgery so that he can fully understand
what you would like to achieve out of the surgery and also so that
you are fully informed of what the procedure involves and the potential
risks.
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Prominent
Ear Correction
What
happens after the operation?
After
the operation both the ears are covered with special dressings,
which are held in place by bandages. These are left in place for
seven days. One of the hospital nurses or our office will contact
you after the operation to ensure that you have no problems during
your convalescence. After seven days there is often some bruising
and swelling of the ears and this settles over a period of weeks.
The sutures behind the ear that are not normally noticeable are
dissolving. Mr Banwell will encourage you to wear a tennis headband
at night for six weeks to hold the ears in an appropriate position
while you are sleeping. The procedure to pin back projecting ears
does not interfere with hearing.
What are the risks?
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell
will talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include
bruising and swelling, bleeding, wound
infection, problems with general anaesthetics, abnormal scarring
and keloid scarring. Specific risks include tenderness of the
ears, numbness, post-operative bleeding from under the dressings,
return to theatre, pressure from the dressings and sutures, thick
scars, skin loss, skin contour irregularities, loss of corrected
shape and need for further revisional surgery.
What costs are involved?
+ Surgical fees
+ Specialist head bandage
+ Hospital fees
+ Specialist anaesthetist fee
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