- About Ear Pinning Procedure

- Good Candidates are

- During your consultations

- Prepare for the surgery

- Possible Risks and complications

- Surgery time required

- My Recovey

About Ear Pinning Procedure:

The pinna, or external ear, is made of a thin structural cartilage covered over with thin skin. Each of the various folds and structures of the pinna is named. The specific methods used in ear pinning can vary slightly based upon the patients' needs and desired outcomes. Generally, an ear pinning involves making an incision in the back of the ear and removes skin to expose ear cartilage. Then, the surgeon uses sutures to fold the cartilage in on itself to reshape the ear. In some instances, the same result can be achieved without sutures by weakening the cartilage before folding it. By creating a more pronounced fold in the central portion of the ear, the surgeon brings the ear closer to the head. The scars resulting from ear pinning are quite small and easily hidden by the crease where the ear meets the head. Most ear pinning procedures are performed under local anesthesia which numbs the area around the ears or under a general anesthetic which will make you sleep through the entire operation.

Good candidates are:

Matured men and women, who bothered by their placement or the size of their ears.

During your consultation:

The success and safety of your ear pinning surgery depends very much on your thorough discussion with your consultation. Be prepared to ask and discuss about your expectations, desired outcome, health history and lifestyle.

.....Be prepared to discuss:

• Previous health history, drug allergies and previous medical treatments
• Use of current medications, vitamins, herbal supplements, alcohol, tobacco and drugs
• Previous surgeries

.....Your surgeon may:

• Evaluate your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors
• Examine and measure your face
• Take photographs for your medical record
• Discuss your options and recommend an appropriate procedure
• Discuss likely outcomes of your ear surgery and any risks or potential complications
• Discuss the type of anesthesia that will be used

Prepare for the surgery:

.....Prior to surgery, you may be asked to:

• Get lab testing or a medical evaluation
• Take certain medications or adjust your current medications
• Stop smoking well in advance of surgery
• Avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements as they can increase bleeding

.....Special instructions you receive will cover:

• What to do on the night before and the morning of surgery
• The use of anesthesia during your ear pinning surgery
• Post-operative care and follow-up

Possible Risks and Complications:

Your plastic surgeon and/or staff will explain in detail the risks associated with surgery. You will be asked to sign consent forms to ensure that you fully understand the procedure you will undergo and any risks or potential complications.

.....Possible risks of cheek reduction include:

• Infection
• Hematoma (localized blood-filled area or blood clot)
• Seroma (collection of fluid under skin)
• Numbness and other changes in skin sensation
• Anesthesia risks
• Possibility of revisional surgery

Surgery: depending on the extent of the work the surgery may take from one to two hours

My Recovery:

The results of ear pinning surgery will appear gradually as swelling and bruising subside to reveal a noticeable changes in the silhouette of the face.

.....Ear Pinning Recovery time :

Shower : the following day
Washing hair: after stitches removal
Resume most of activities : a few days
Stitches removal : 5 - 7 days after surgery