The’Otoplasty It is a surgical procedure that corrects the aesthetic defect of the ears, commonly known as “prominent ears“. As it is a congenital deformity that manifests from a very young age, treatment within the scope of Cosmetic surgery can be carried out from the age of 8-9.
L'otoplastica è un intervento di chirurgia estetica che mira a correggere le orecchie sporgenti o deformi. Il termine deriva dal greco "oto" (orecchio) e "plastikos" (modellare).
The procedure, which involves reshaping the ear cartilage, skin, and often the temporalis muscle, is performed under local anaesthesia in the presence of an anaesthetist, and can also make use of Conscious sedation to ensure maximum relaxation.
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