When to operate on ear malformation

Ear malformation is a common congenital malformation, which may have a great impact on the appearance and psychology of patients. For patients with ear malformations, surgery is a common treatment. So, when will the ear malformation be operated? Let's take a closer look.

1、 Types of Ear Deformities

There are many types of ear malformations, including congenital microtia, congenital flaring ear, congenital cupped ear, etc. The operation time of different types of ear malformations is also different.

2、 Selection of operation time

1. Congenital microtia: Congenital microtia is a relatively serious ear malformation, and the operation time is generally about 6-7 years old. Because at this time the child's ear has basically grown up, the surgical effect will be better.

2. Congenital rheumatic ear: Congenital rheumatic ear is a common ear malformation, and the operation time is generally about 5-6 years old. Because at this time the child's ear has been basically mature, the surgical effect will be better.

3. Congenital cupped ear: Congenital cupped ear is a common ear malformation, and the operation time is generally about 6-7 years old. Because at this time the child's ear has basically grown up, the surgical effect will be better.

3、 Preparation before operation

1. Physical examination: Before surgery, patients need to have a comprehensive physical examination to ensure that they are in good health and can withstand surgery.

2. Psychological preparation: Before the operation, the patient needs to make psychological preparation to understand the process and risks of the operation, as well as the precautions after the operation.

3. Preoperative preparation: Before surgery, patients need to make preoperative preparation according to the doctor's requirements, such as fasting and water deprivation.

4、 Postoperative care

1. Keep ears clean: After surgery, patients need to keep ears clean to avoid infection.

2. Avoid collision: After surgery, patients need to avoid ear collision to avoid affecting the surgical effect.

3. Pay attention to diet: After surgery, patients need to pay attention to diet and avoid eating spicy and irritating food.

4. Regular reexamination: after the operation, the patient needs to be reexamined regularly to ensure that the operation effect is good.

5、 Risk of operation

1. Infection: After surgery, patients may be infected and need timely treatment.

2. Bleeding: After the operation, the patient may have bleeding, which needs timely treatment.

3. Scar: After surgery, the patient may have scar and need treatment.

4. The effect is not ideal: after the operation, the patient may have an unsatisfactory effect and need a second operation.

6、 Operation expenses

The cost of the operation varies from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of yuan depending on the region, hospital, doctor and other factors. When selecting hospitals and doctors, patients need to consider factors such as the strength of hospitals, doctors' experience and technical level to ensure the effect and safety of surgery.

7、 Effect of operation

The effect of surgery varies with the patient's condition. Generally speaking, the patient's ears will become more beautiful after surgery, and their self-confidence will also be improved. However, the effect of the operation also requires patients to carry out correct care and maintenance after the operation to ensure the lasting effect of the operation.

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