Otoplasty
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Montreal, Quebec
Otoplasty, cosmetic ear surgery, corrects an abnormal shape, or prominent or protruding ears. Dr. Doumit is particularly interested in the correction of prominent ears and performs two to five otoplasties or “ear pinning” per week. Dr. Doumit performs ear surgery techniques that create a natural shape while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face. Dr. Doumit has authored a plastic surgery textbook chapter on otoplasty (ear pinning). Ear pinning can provide great psychological benefits. Many adults have ear pinning surgery as they may be self-conscious about the fact their ears protrude. Correction of even minor deformities can improve appearance and boost self-esteem. Otoplasty is especially beneficial for young children who are teased by their classmates about their ears.
Ah ce cher docteur là!!! Il a très bien prit soin de mon fils lors de l’opération ainsi que dû après! Sérieux j’ai rien a dire de négatif juste du positif. Si vous voyez ce message doc je vous félicite pour votre beau travail. La maman de Justin 😉
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Before and After Photos
Ideal Candidates
Typically patients are five years of age or older.
Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical condition that impairs healing. Patients cannot be on blood thinners.
Ear Protrusion Causes
The normal distance from the ear rim to the skin behind the ear is about 12mm at the top, 18 mm at the middle, and 22 mm at the lower part of the ear. Three anatomical features cause the protrusion of the ear. Most commonly, there is a lack of development of the anti-helical fold, a fold at the top of the ear. The other two reasons are a deep concha (cup) and a protruding lobule of the external ear. All of these problems will add to the protrusion of the ea
Ideal Age For Treatment
The normal distance from the ear rim to the skin behind the ear is about 12mm at the top, 18 mm at the middle, and 22 mm at the lower part of the ear. Three anatomical features cause the protrusion of the ear. Most commonly, there is a lack of development of the anti-helical fold, a fold at the top of the ear. The other two reasons are a deep concha (cup) and a protruding lobule of the external ear. All of these problems will add to the protrusion of the ea
Results
Results from ear surgery are long-lasting. The final result should be apparent within a few weeks following surgery.
Recovery
A bandage is placed over the ears for 3 to 7 days to help reduce swelling that occurs in the ear following surgery. Pain is very limited. There is no pain after the first day of surgery. Children can return to school in one week and adults return to work in 3 to 5 days. All of the stitches behind the ear dissolve. There are no sutures to be removed.
Bruising and swelling are gone by ten days after otoplasty. The patient can shower and wash their hair in 3 days after surgery. Dr. Doumit recommends that you wear a headband to sleep for 4 weeks after ear pinning.
Safety
All surgical procedures carry some risk. Possible complications from cosmetic ear surgery include Recurrence, bleeding, swelling, pain, and asymmetry of ears (rare).
