According to statistics, dissatisfaction with the shape of the ears ranks second in the number of reasons for resorting to plastic surgery, second only to problems with the parameters of the nose. Lop-eared ears and bulging ears, which seem funny and funny in childhood, often in adulthood become the cause of a real drama that can even cause serious psychological problems.
Nowadays, adjusting the
shape of the ears is not difficult. According to numerous reviews, laser otoplasty is an ideal way to give your ears the desired look. What is this procedure, what are the features of its implementation, preparatory and rehabilitation periods? Let's get it right.
The advantages of laser otoplasty
In the modern world, laser otoplasty is one of the safest surgical procedures for repairing the auricles. The first use of a laser in otoplasty occurred in 1989. The procedure was performed by plastic surgeon Ashrafov Rauf Ashrafovich.
It is no secret that both the patient and the specialist wish the same thing: minimal trauma of the operation process, painless and short-term rehabilitation, and, of course, effectiveness. All three components of a successful operation were embodied by laser otoplasty. What are the benefits of this procedure?
- Under the influence of laser radiation, the cartilage tissue, of which the human ear mainly consists, is made plastic, so that the surgeon can freely give a new shape to the ear.
- The dissection of the skin using a laser provides disinfection of the surgical area. Since the dissected area is subjected to heat treatment, the destruction of potential bacteria occurs.
- The laser has pronounced coagulating properties, “glues” blood vessels, which significantly reduces bleeding during the operation.
- Laser radiation has a beneficial effect on cellular processes, contributing to tissue regeneration. Compared to traditional surgery, the healing process after laser otoplasty is much faster.Thanks to these advantages, rave reviews appeared, in which otoplasty is positioned as an advanced operation to eliminate defects and imperfections in the size and shape of the auricles.
Indications and contraindications
Laser otoplasty is relevant in cases where there is:
- poor shape or size of the auricle;
- deafness;
- congenital or post-traumatic ear deformity;
- split earlobes ;
- scars on the ears;
- lack of auricle.
If you make otoplasty, then you can forget about all the defects and become the owner of beautiful ears. However, before the operation, it is important to make sure that there are no contraindications, which include:
- Cancerous tumors.
- Circulatory system diseases.
- Chronic infectious diseases of the ears.
- Pathology of blood pressure.
- The inflammatory process or a cold in the acute stage.
- Diabetes mellitus, which occurs in conjunction with immunological disorders.
- Menstruation in women.
Features of preparation for laser otoplasty
Before the operation, it is required to provide the results of a general analysis of urine and blood, a blood coagulation analysis, a blood test for AIDS, RW, hepatitis C and B, as well as an electrocardiogram. It is necessary to tell the surgeon reliable and complete information about the previous treatment, previous operations, the presence of an allergic reaction to drugs, the use of modern drugs, herbal supplements, vitamins, alcohol, drugs, tobacco.
Two weeks before the upcoming surgery, it is forbidden to take any medications that include nurofen, ibuprofen, aspirin and vitamin E, as well as blood thinners. It is recommended that from now on take Vitamin C three times a day, which contributes to the rapid healing after surgery.
7 days before laser otoplasty, hormonal drugs and alcohol consumption must be abandoned. 12 hours before surgery, you should refrain from eating and drinking.
Operation
Laser otoplasty, reviews of which do not allow to doubt the effectiveness of this technique, is performed under local anesthesia. The duration of the procedure varies from 30 minutes to 1 hour. To eliminate deafness, the surgeon, using a laser behind the ear, makes an incision, the length of which is 4 cm. The excess cartilage tissue is removed and after giving the ear the desired shape, the skin is sutured.
If the cause of the operation was dissatisfaction with the total size of the ear, then the specialist performs an incision along the outer perimeter of the auricle, from where the excess cartilage is removed using a laser. Of course, in this case it is much more difficult to give the ear the correct shape, retaining all the curls and nodules that are characteristic of a healthy auricle.
At the end of the operation, the surgeon fixes the ear with sterile gauze wipes. The patient does not need to be in the hospital, and by the evening of the same day he can already return home. Ears after otoplasty will acquire the desired shape and size.
Rehabilitation period
The special fixing bandage that the surgeon has applied to the ear must be worn for a week, until the stitches are removed. Further, this bandage is recommended for another 7 days to wear at night, which will prevent accidental ear injuries during sleep. It is best to sleep with the head raised on two pillows.
For 3 weeks, it is recommended to refrain from tension, weight lifting, bending and aerobics. Useful walks in the open air. For 6 weeks it is better to forget about intense physical activity. Bathing after the procedure is not prohibited, but it is important to prevent water from entering the operated area.
Within a week after laser otoplasty, it is required to abandon alcohol, since it is able to increase blood pressure and thereby initiate bleeding. You should drink a large amount of liquid and eat soft foods at first.
If you follow all the recommendations, then you can make sure by your own example that the reviews, otoplasty in which is represented by a miracle procedure, literally in an instant and without any consequences eliminating all ear defects, are really reliable.
Operation cost
Prices for laser otoplasty of ears range from 20 to 80 thousand rubles. and depend on the amount of surgery and the complexity of the procedure. As a rule, the cost of the operation includes laser otoplasty proper, local anesthesia, as well as the time spent in the ward.
According to numerous positive reviews, laser otoplasty is the safest, most painless and at the same time highly effective method of ear correction.