Facial beauty is closely related to the beauty of each component. Large ears (or protruding ears)
constitute a readily identifiable aesthetic flaw that causes psychological discomfort, affecting
quality of life, self-esteem, and psychosocial balance. For this reason, this aesthetic concern
receives special attention from DERMOLIFE® surgeons. Otoplasty is a cosmetic ear surgery that
corrects the shape, size, asymmetry, or any other type of aesthetic concern. Otoplasty restores
facial harmony and your sense of self-esteem. Your face, hair, and neck will receive the attention
they have always deserved, and you can say goodbye to past embarrassments. There are no age limits
for undergoing ear reshaping; however, in children, it is recommended to perform this type of
surgery between the ages of 5 and 14, when these aesthetic defects become a source of embarrassment
in social relationships and can cause profound insecurity. Dermolife® surgeons perform otoplasty,
depending on the case, using traditional techniques or one of the most innovative in the field of
aesthetic surgery that corrects the shape of the ear without incisions in the back of the cartilage.
The mastery of dermolife surgeons based on in-depth knowledge, years of experience, and
cutting-edge techniques in the field of aesthetic surgery, combined with their extraordinary
sensitivity to beauty, allow our surgeons to perform otoplasty surgery with excellent results and
no visible signs, highlighting the best in you, because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
Dermolife® aesthetic surgeons recommend ear reshaping in case of:
► Asymmetric ear
► Very small or large ears
► Large or damaged earlobes
► Post-traumatic injuries
Immediately after the operation, strips and an elastic bandage will be applied around the head (like a turban), which is recommended to be removed after two days. Wound healing occurs 2 - 5 days after surgery. It is recommended to wait at least ten days for showering. Outdoor baths or pools are not recommended for at least 1 month. The use of glasses is also not recommended for at least one month after otoplasty surgery. Return to work can take place 1-2 days immediately after surgery, while resumption of sports activity can occur one week after surgery. Ears will assume their final shape after 3-4 months.
PROCEDURE
1. CONSULTATION
Otoplasty is a highly personalized procedure and as such requires very careful specialist consultation. During the initial consultation, the DERMOLIFE® surgeon will conduct a very detailed open discussion with you and outline all the goals and aesthetic results that can be achieved. They will carefully assess the shape and size of the ears, which are often very different from one ear to the other, their relationship with the face and head as a whole, and will show the most appropriate surgical technique to achieve the most effective result. The DERMOLIFE® surgeon also evaluates your health to exclude various diseases, blood clotting problems, or skin irritation that may affect the final results of the surgery. Before surgery, the surgeon will provide you with precise nutritional instructions before and after surgery, medication administration, and alcohol and tobacco consumption. You should also undergo pre-examinations such as a cardiological visit, a chest X-ray, and some standard blood and urine tests. After summarizing all the answers to these exams, it is time for a consultation with our staff anesthesiologist to decide on the general health status and the opportunity to perform the aesthetic surgery in question. At the end of the consultation, the surgeon, together with you, will choose the most appropriate procedure for your case. In any case, DERMOLIFE® surgeons guarantee excellent results and no visible signs, highlighting the best for you because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES YOUR HEALTH AND BEAUTY.
2. ANESTHESIA
In the case of surgery, one of the most common concerns is anesthesia. The DERMOLIFE® staff performs otoplasty under local sedation anesthesia and avoids general anesthesia, ensuring immediate post-surgery recovery compared to general anesthesia. Local anesthesia is performed with some minor injections in the surgical area to relieve pain. While sedation involves the intravenous injection of drugs that reduce anxiety and induce a state of light sleep or a slightly deeper one. The person is relaxed and partially conscious. It is worth noting that in local anesthesia, intubation is not used by retaining the person's spontaneous breathing, avoiding the use of devices that ensure breathing during general anesthesia.
3. SURGERY
In any case, DERMOLIFE® staff aims to provide the person with a smooth and painless surgical experience. The operation is performed following a precise protocol that ensures maximum quality and safety, achieving excellent results without leaving visible signs. Otoplasty lasts on average 1-2 hours, is a mild, painless, and immediate post-surgical procedure. The surgeon proceeds with an incision on the back of the ear cartilage, after reshaping and repositioning, sutures the cartilage with a special pen that provides a lot of durability and then sutures the skin with absorbable aesthetic pens (approximation of earplugs to the head). The innovative cutting-edge technique, with the EarFold device, involves a small skin incision and the subcutaneous implantation of the EarFold device with the definitive correction of the ear shape. It is the surgeon who determines the most suitable technique for your case. Psychologically, the result of Otoplasty is breathtaking, giving the face a new and dynamic appearance. BEAUTY IS STRENGTH AND DERMOLIFE® STRENGTHENS YOUR BEAUTY.
4. POST-SURGERY
Immediately after the operation, strips and an elastic bandage will be applied around the head (like a turban), which is recommended to be removed after two days. Wound healing occurs 2 - 5 days after surgery. DERMOLIFE® aesthetic surgeons for consultations and screening visits will always be free. It is recommended to wait at least ten days for showering. Outdoor baths or pools are not recommended for at least 1 month. The use of glasses is also not recommended for at least one month after otoplasty surgery. Return to work can take place 1-2 days immediately after surgery, while resumption of sports activity can occur one week after surgery. Ears will assume their final shape after 3-4 months. The goal of DERMOLIFE® Italian Surgeons is to perform Otoplasty with excellent results and no visible signs, meaning aesthetic correction, i.e., ear piercing with the head, highlighting the best you, because DERMOLIFE® GUARANTEES HEALTH AND BEAUTY.