Otoplasty in Alicante

During the first consultation with our specialist in otoplasty in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, you will have the opportunity to obtain detailed information about the procedure. In this consultation, it is important to share with the doctor all your doubts, fears and concerns, as well as express your objectives and expectations. 

In most cases, the intervention focuses on adjusting the natural folds of the ear, recreating them if they have not formed properly. The simulation in this context is simple and, with the help of a mirror, you will be able to visualize the expected result.

When it comes to children, it is recommended to perform surgery starting at school age (around six years old) and preferably when they express their desire to undergo the procedure. This is because the ear surgery It seeks to facilitate adequate social development, and if the child does not show interest due to his or her personality or environment, it is preferable to postpone the intervention until a more mature age.

In situations of prior asymmetry, it is common for a patient to be satisfied with one ear but not the other. Although achieving perfect symmetry is practically impossible, the results are usually more satisfactory when both ears are operated on instead of just the affected one.

In the field of otoplasty, there are two different procedures to correct the shape of the ears. One of them involves corrections using sutures applied to the cartilage from a posterior incision, modifying its shape. Although this method is quick and easy for the plastic surgeon, it has the disadvantage that, if any of the points fail, the cartilage can return to its original position.

Our specialist in otoplasty in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, prefers to use the more anatomical technique. With this procedure, through the same incision, we access the cartilage from the anterior side, which allows us to work directly on it. We make a series of incisions that induce natural flexion, and the stitches applied afterwards are resorbable, serving only to ensure healing in a predictable position. After a few months, the result is definitive, since we have modified the shape without depending on points that, throughout the patient's long life, could fail.

Subsequently, we apply external stitches that hold a tight bandage to prevent internal bleeding or hematoma. Once these stitches are removed after 48 hours, the only bandage necessary will be a hair band that covers and protects the ears for the first month.

If you decide to undergo a ear surgery with our specialist otoplasty in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, should know that it is normal to experience some pain during the first two days, with discomfort that may persist during the first week after the intervention. In most cases, he will be able to return to work in two or three days once the external stitches are removed.

In the first review with our plastic surgeon in Alicante, the bandage will be removed and two stitches on each ear that hold a special bandage in place. After this, you will notice that the ears are very close together, swollen and bruised. This is all a normal process that will resolve over time.

For the first few days, it is recommended to sleep with your head slightly elevated (using several pillows) to reduce inflammation. It is also beneficial to apply some local cold for two or three days, once the bandage is removed. You will be prescribed medication to help the process.

It is important to mention that you will need to use a hair tie to keep your ears attached for the first four weeks (24 hours a day). The tape should be comfortable, hold the ears without being too tight, and have few seams. We will provide you with advice on this topic at the consultation. After the first month, you can switch to using it only for sleeping or remove it completely.

The skin points, located at the back of the ear, will fall off on their own. To speed up this process, it is recommended to wash the area daily with soap and warm water and apply a topical disinfectant such as 2% aqueous chlorhexidine or Betadine.

La otoplasty It is an elective surgery. This implies that it is done to improve quality of life, not for health needs. This approach has significant implications when making decisions, since risks that could affect health should not be assumed. For this reason, our priority is to ensure that all human and technical resources are available to you, not only to achieve the best possible results, but also to ensure your safety at all times.

The surgeries performed by our specialist in otoplasty in Alicante, Dr. Jorge García Juarranz, are carried out in a tertiary hospital center, with all the safety guarantees currently available. Anesthesia is supervised by an anesthetist. Although surgery can be performed on an outpatient basis, this does not mean that all necessary precautions are not taken in terms of safety.