PRE-OPERATIVE

  • Provide us with your medical history and lab exams
  • Discontinue using Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naprosyn, and Vitamin E for one week before and a few days after your procedure as these act as blood thinners
  • It is advisable not to smoke for at least two weeks prior and one after the surgery as nicotine can impair circulation and healing
  • Avoid sun exposure as not to irritate the skin

SURGERY

The procedure lasts from two to three hours and may be performed in a hospital, office-based facility or an outpatient surgery centre under local anaesthesia. The scar is practically invisible as it extends out to a crease line behind the ear.

POST SURGERY

The recovery period for both children and adults is 5-7 days and is very simple with the usage of a hair band over the ears, for a week.

SUMARY

  • Surgery length: 2 hours
  • Anaesthesia: local with sedation
  • Clinic or hospital internment: day clinic
  • Post surgery: stitches removed after 8 days
  • Physical activities: resume after 1 week

PROCEDIMENTOS