Otoplasty

Otoplasty in Israel is performed by the best Cosmetic Surgeons in the country and is available to patients who come for the treatment in the Herzliya Medical Center from abroad. Many years of successful work experience, excellent professional training of specialists and the most modern medical equipment make the private clinic of Herzliya Medical Center the leading center of plastic surgery in Israel.

What is otoplasty?

Otoplasty is a cosmetic procedure performed on the auricle, which allows changing the proportions, position, and size of the ears. Otoplasty in Israel is carried out after the auricles reach full size and stop to grow (usually after 5 years). The high quality of cosmetic surgery at Herzliya Medical Center allows to effectively eliminate both congenital and acquired disorders of the auricle, giving the ear the desired shape.

Indications for otoplasty in Israel

Plastic surgery on the auricle in Israel is recommended in the following cases:

• Large auricles
• The incorrect proportion of the ears compared to the head
• Protruding auricles
• Ear asymmetry
• The consequences of traumatic changes in the ear

It is important to note that this plastic surgery does not affect the hearing functions. It only affects the external anatomical structures of the ear.

Preparation before the procedure of cosmetic surgery

The results of the operation depend on the general condition of the patient, which requires a careful examination of the medical history for the presence of chronic diseases. Patients need to inform the specialists if they take any medications, as well as if they have any allergic reactions. The patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, or taking anticoagulants require appropriate preoperative preparation. Smoking patients are strongly advised to stop smoking beforehand, as scientists have proven the presence of negative effects of nicotine on the healing process of postoperative wounds.

Before the operation, the specialists of the plastic surgery department of the Herzliya Medical Center discuss with the patients the desired results and conduct a computer simulation of the shape and proportions of the auricles. Modern technologies of cosmetic surgery make it possible to maximize the match of the preliminary modeling and the result of the procedure.

How is otoplasty performed in Israel?

At the Herzliya Medical Center, otoplasty is performed under local or general anesthesia. The type of anesthesia is determined according to the general condition of the patient and the amount of plastic surgery required. The majority of operations take place in a day hospital; however, in rare cases, short hospitalization in the plastic surgery department may be required. To reduce the visible effects of the operation, surgical incisions are performed on the inner surfaces of the ears. After the incisions are made, the plastic surgeon removes the necessary amount of excess cartilaginous tissue and skin, creating a predetermined ear shape. After the procedure, cosmetic seams are applied in order to decrease cicatricial changes. The duration of the operation is usually about two hours.

The recovery period after plastic surgery

It is necessary to wear a bandage for several days after surgery in order to protect and support the auricles. During this period, there may be a feeling of discomfort, which passes after the bandage is removed. Minor pain in the postoperative period can be effectively treated with modern analgesic medications. Patients can observe the changes in size, shape, and location of the auricles immediately after removing the bandage. It is important to remember that local edema of soft tissues can remain during the first days after the cosmetic surgery. The final results of the procedure can be observed only after reducing the swelling and resorption of subcutaneous hematomas. In rare cases, repeated corrective manipulations could be necessary.

The high quality of cosmetic surgery at Herzliya Medical Center guarantees the achievement of the desired result. It should be noted that one of the important priorities of the team of the hospital is the safety of patients and the prevention of postoperative complications. According to the estimates of independent commissions of the Israeli Ministry of Health, Herzliya Medical Center has been recognized as a leader in the quality standards of medical care for many years.