According to statistics, dissatisfaction with the shape of the ears ranks second in terms of the number of reasons for seeking help from plastic surgery, second only to problems with the parameters of the nose. Protruding ears and protruding ears, which seem funny and funny in childhood, often become the cause of real drama in adulthood, which can even give rise to serious psychological problems.
In our time, it will not be difficult to correct the shape of the ears. As evidenced by numerous reviews, laser otoplasty is an ideal way to give the ears the desired look. What is this procedure, what are the features of its implementation, preparatory and rehabilitation periods? Let's figure it out.
Benefits of laser otoplasty
In the modern world, otoplasty using a laser is one of the safest methods of surgical intervention to restore the auricles. The first use of a laser in otoplasty occurred in 1989. The procedure has been carried outplastic surgeon Ashrafov Rauf Ashrafovich.
It's no secret that both the patient and the specialist want the same thing: minimal trauma during the operation, painless and short-term rehabilitation and, of course, efficiency. All three components of a successful operation are embodied in laser otoplasty. What are the benefits of this procedure?
- Under the influence of laser radiation, the cartilage tissue, which mainly consists of the human ear, is made plastic, so that the surgeon can freely reshape the ear.
- Dissection of the skin using a laser provides disinfection of the area of surgical intervention. Since the dissected area is subjected to heat treatment, potential bacteria are destroyed.
- The laser has pronounced coagulating properties, “glues” the vessels, which significantly reduces bleeding during the operation.
- Laser radiation has a beneficial effect on cellular processes, promoting 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 shortcomings in the size and shape of the auricles.
Indications and contraindications
Otoplasty with a laser is relevant in cases whereavailable:
- unsatisfactory shape or size of the auricle;
- protruding ears;
- congenital or post-traumatic deformity of the ear;
- split earlobes;
- ear scars;
- lack of auricle.
If you do otoplasty, you can forget about all existing 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.
- Diseases of the circulatory system.
- Chronic ear infections.
- Pathologies of blood pressure.
- Inflammatory process or a cold in the acute stage.
- Diabetes mellitus occurring 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 urine and blood test, a blood clotting time test, a blood test for AIDS, RW, hepatitis C and B, as well as an electrocardiogram. It is necessary to provide the surgeon with reliable and complete information about 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 operation, it is forbidden to take any medicines that include nurofen, ibuprofen, aspirin and vitamin E, as well as drugs thatthinning blood. It is recommended from now on to take Vitamin C three times a day, which contributes to rapid healing after surgery.
7 days before laser otoplasty, you must stop hormonal drugs and alcohol. For 12 hours before the operation, you should refrain from eating and drinking.
Operating
Laser otoplasty, reviews of which leave no doubt about the effectiveness of this technique, is performed under local anesthesia. The duration of the procedure varies from 30 minutes to 1 hour. To eliminate protruding ears, the surgeon makes an incision behind the ear with a laser, 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 reason for the operation was dissatisfaction with the overall size of the ear, then the specialist makes 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 knots that are characteristic of a he althy ear.
At the end of the operation, the surgeon fixes the ear with sterile gauze pads. The patient does not need to stay 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
A special fixation bandage that the surgeon put on the ear must be worn for a week, until the stitches are removed. Further, this bandage is recommended to be worn at night for another 7 days,This will help prevent accidental ear injuries while you sleep. It is best to sleep with your head raised on two pillows.
For 3 weeks it is recommended to refrain from exertion, heavy lifting, bending and aerobics. Useful walks in the open air. It is better to forget about intense physical activity for 6 weeks. Bathing after the procedure is not prohibited, but it is important to keep water out of the operated area.
Within a week after laser otoplasty, it is required to give up alcohol, as it can increase blood pressure and thereby initiate bleeding. Drink plenty of fluids and eat soft foods at first.
If you follow all the recommendations, you can make sure by your own example that the reviews, in which otoplasty is represented by a miracle procedure that eliminates all ear defects literally in an instant and without any consequences, are really reliable.
Operation cost
Prices for laser otoplasty of the ears range from 20 to 80 thousand rubles. and depend on the volume of surgical intervention and the complexity of the procedure. As a rule, the cost of the operation includes the actual laser otoplasty, local anesthesia, as well as the time spent in the ward.
According to numerous positive reviews, laser otoplasty is the safest, painless and at the same time highly effective method of ear correction.
