Ear deformity treatment with reconstruction surgery

Ear deformity often leads to a significant decrease in hearing ability, so as a result, the patient’s life quality might be significantly decreased. Yet, there is a great way to decrease the severity of symptoms and, in some cases, even fully renew hearing and get rid of other symptoms of ear deformity. It is proven to be an effective method of treatment — reconstructive surgery for the outer ear. At first, medical practitioners need to ensure that the patient might efficiently and effectively undergo this treatment. So, patients receive a list of various diagnostic procedures and tests that will confirm their diagnosis and ability of underwent treatment with minimum effort. Also, to avoid any possible complications, the patient needs to undergo a set of preparations, which includes a specific diet, daily routine, and medication intake. Before the operation, the patient receives general anesthesia, with no options for local anesthesia. A plastic or ENT surgeon does the most significant part of the surgery and aims to create a regular shape of the ear and correct cartilage and bone structure beneath the ear if needed. Typically, ear reconstruction ear surgery takes up to 4-6 hours and requires the patient to stay at the hospital for the next few days.