Otoplasty in Geneva
Prominent ears can offset the natural balance of the face and attract unwanted attention, including teasing and bullying. Often people who have protruding ears suffer from self-consciousness and low self-esteem. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schlaudraff performs ear shaping surgery, technically called otoplasty, in Geneva, Switzerland to improve the appearance and position of the ears.
As a facial plastic surgery specialist, Dr. Schlaudraff is board certified by the Swiss and the European Board of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery and a member of ISAPS. For more information about otoplasty, request a consultation online with Dr. Schlaudraff or phone the Concept Clinic at +41-22-54-000-54.
Otoplasty Candidates
Otoplasty is most beneficial for children, usually between the ages of 5 and 14 years, to minimize the emotional impact caused by teasing and self-consciousness. However, adults of any age can improve their appearance and self-image by visiting the Concept Clinic in Geneva, Switzerland for otoplasty, as well.
Your Consultation
During the consultation, Dr. Schlaudraff will examine the ears and assess how they fit in with the rest of the facial features. While choosing elective surgery can be a difficult decision for parents to make, it's important to consider the emotional well-being of the child as he or she matures. Dr. Schlaudraff tailors the otoplasty procedure to the patient's individual needs. It can be used to position the ears closer to the head, reduce their size, recreate natural folds of the cartilage and enhance the ears' shape.
Surgical Procedure
Otoplasty is performed as an outpatient procedure in a state-of-the-art surgery center. Children are usually put under general anesthesia, while local anesthesia with or without sedation can be used for teens and adults. Dr. Schlaudraff usually completes the surgery within 2 hours. Usually, the incisions are concealed behind the ears and along the natural contours of the ear.
Recovery & Results
Otoplasty requires minimal downtime, so most patients return to their regular routine quickly. Patients usually wear bandages over the ears (24/7) for about a week for protection during initial healing and during the following month at night or during sports. Adults can return to normal activities, including work, within 5 days in most cases. While the goal of otoplasty is to make the ears naturally blend in with the rest of the face and head, these subtle changes can greatly improve a person's appearance and quality of life.
