The procedure focuses on cartilage excess and lack of folding of the external ear.
This procedure is performed under general anesthesia in children (5 or more years of age) and local anesthesia and sedation in adults.
It requires admission to the clinic for 2 to 4 hours in a recovery room.
A circular dressing is placed immediately after surgery; this is then replaced by an elastic headband around the head, which you will wear for 20 to 30 days.
The final result can be seen once the post-surgery swelling and positioning period is over.