Ear Reshaping

While people of all ages opt for ear reshaping, 这种手术通常在4到14岁的儿童身上进行, 因为孩子的耳朵在4岁时发育完全.

患有以下疾病的儿童、青少年和成人可能适合做耳朵整形手术:

• Larger than average ears
• Smaller than average ears
• Ears that protrude from the sides of the head
• Ears with deformities, such as "lop ear," in which the tips fold down and forward; or "shell ear,“在这种情况下，耳朵外缘的曲线和自然褶皱和折痕都消失了
• 耳垂大或拉长，或耳垂有大的折痕和皱纹

Also, 出生时没有耳朵的儿童或因受伤而失去耳朵的人可能会通过手术植入人工耳朵. 重要的是要注意，即使你只有一只耳朵突出, 你的外科十大赌博平台排行榜通常会建议重塑双耳以达到更好的平衡.

Preparation

如果你正在考虑耳朵整形，你将会见面部整形外科十大赌博平台排行榜进行咨询. 初次就诊时请告知您的病史, which includes previous surgeries, present and past health problems, and any medications, 已服用或正在服用的维生素和营养补充剂. 你的外科十大赌博平台排行榜会评估你的耳朵以及它们与你面部其他特征的关系，以确定达到你整容目标的最佳技术.

If you are considering ear reshaping for your child, it is important to put your child's wants and needs first. 如果你的孩子不想做手术，你就不应该坚持. 对耳朵感到不舒服并希望接受手术的儿童在治疗过程中通常更愿意合作.

If you decide to have ear reshaping, and your surgeon thinks that you are a good candidate, 他或她将解释将要使用的技术和麻醉, 将进行手术的设施类型以及涉及的风险和费用. Be sure to ask your doctor any questions you may have, and express your concerns and expectations related to the surgery.

Procedure

耳部整形通常作为门诊手术在办公室进行, hospital or outpatient surgery center. 如果你住进十大赌博平台排行榜，你通常只住一两个晚上.

为了让你在手术过程中感到舒适，你将被局部或全身麻醉. Local anesthesia numbs the ear and surrounding area, 和镇静剂一起使用可以让你在手术过程中保持放松和清醒. 全身麻醉使你在整个过程中保持睡眠状态，通常推荐用于儿童. Ear reshaping usually takes about two to three hours, depending on the extent of the surgery and technique used.

During a common ear reshaping procedure, the surgeon begins by making an incision behind the ear, at the point where the ear naturally joins the head. The cartilage will then be sculpted and bent back toward the head. Non-removable stitches may be used to help maintain the new shape. Occasionally, 外科十大赌博平台排行榜将移除一块较大的软骨，以提供一个更自然的褶皱.

Another technique involves a similar incision in the back of the ear. 在不去除软骨的情况下，皮肤被移除，缝线被用来将软骨折叠起来，重塑耳朵. 在大多数情况下，愈合后，耳后会有一个薄薄的疤痕. 然而，因为这个疤痕是在耳朵的自然折痕，它几乎是不可见的.

Risks

耳部整形是一种非常常见的手术，相关的风险很少. However, as with any surgery, complications may occur. 耳朵里可能会形成一个血块，它可以自然溶解，也可以用针去除. In rare instances, a person may have an infection in the cartilage, though this can be treated with antibiotics and, in severe cases, surgery.

你可以通过遵循面部整形十大赌博平台排行榜的建议和指示来帮助减少某些风险, both before and after surgery. Once the date for surgery has been set, 你的外科十大赌博平台排行榜会为你提供具体的指导，告诉你如何准备手术. These include guidelines on drinking, smoking, and taking and avoiding certain medications and vitamins. If you smoke, 强烈建议你在手术前后戒烟一段时间. 我们也建议你安排一个人在手术后开车送你回家，然后照顾你，直到你感觉好些为止.

Recovery

每个病人的恢复情况不同，愈合过程分阶段进行.

手术完成后，您将被带进恢复区，接受密切监测. In most cases, patients are permitted to go home after a few hours, although some patients stay overnight for one or two days.

手术后，你的头部将被包裹在一个笨重的绷带中，以促进最佳的成型和愈合. The ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but your surgeon can prescribe medications to relieve any discomfort. For a week or more, you will be required to sleep on elevated pillows, and not on your side, to avoid putting any pressure on your ears.

Resuming Normal Activities

你的外科十大赌博平台排行榜会为你提供具体的指导和指导，帮助你恢复正常的日常生活. Although you may feel better after a day or two, 建议你在手术后的第一周放松. 你的绷带将在几天内取下，并用另一种头部敷料代替, which is similar to a headband. 一定要按照外科十大赌博平台排行榜的指示穿着这种敷料，尤其是在晚上. In most cases, after a week, any temporary stitches will be removed.

任何可能使耳朵弯曲的活动都应该在一个月左右避免. Most adults can go back to work within five days after surgery. 孩子们可以在一周后回到学校，如果他们注意操场上的活动. 你可能想让孩子的老师照看孩子几周.

Follow-Up

你的外科十大赌博平台排行榜会在手术后的几个月内安排频繁的随访来检查你的进展. If any unusual symptoms develop or you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to call your surgeon's office.