Hi, I am 26 years old and I have been wanting to fix my ears for a long time. My problem isn't that my ears stick out, it is that I need an Antihelical Fold to be created. I have spoken to a Dr who does perform this under local anaesthetic as well as general. My preference is local anaesthetic so my question is can the Dr do a good job under local anaesthetic? Would I feel anything? How painful is the recovery? Are there any complications that might occur? and how long is healing time?
Answer: Otoplasty under local anaesthesia The short answer is yes you can have this done under local anaesthesia. If you have private health insurance and the insurance company will cover you for the theater fee and the anaesthetist, I often recommend you have this done in an accredited operating theater environment and whilst you don't go to sleep (no general anaesthesia), I get my anaesthetist to give you some sedation, often called "twilight" anaesthetic so that you don't remember the needle going in. It wears off very quickly and you come to, but most people sleep not because we put you to sleep but because you're comfortable but very can come to if needed. You should feel things being done but absolutely no pain whatsoever during the surgery.
Helpful
Answer: Otoplasty under local anaesthesia The short answer is yes you can have this done under local anaesthesia. If you have private health insurance and the insurance company will cover you for the theater fee and the anaesthetist, I often recommend you have this done in an accredited operating theater environment and whilst you don't go to sleep (no general anaesthesia), I get my anaesthetist to give you some sedation, often called "twilight" anaesthetic so that you don't remember the needle going in. It wears off very quickly and you come to, but most people sleep not because we put you to sleep but because you're comfortable but very can come to if needed. You should feel things being done but absolutely no pain whatsoever during the surgery.
Helpful
March 12, 2018
Answer: Otoplasty anesthesia I always perform otoplasty procedures under either general anesthesia or IV sedation. There are a lot of tedious details to pay attention to during an otoplasty procedure. In addition, you would need to stay still and tolerate having your head moved back and forth as symmetry is confirmed. I have heard of surgeons who perform this procedure under local, however, the vast majority are performed under general or IV sedation. Perhaps speaking to other patients who had this procedure performed under local by your surgeon would be helpful. Often patients are willing to share their experiences with other patients. Ask your surgeon if he/she has any recommendations. Good luck!
Helpful
March 12, 2018
Answer: Otoplasty anesthesia I always perform otoplasty procedures under either general anesthesia or IV sedation. There are a lot of tedious details to pay attention to during an otoplasty procedure. In addition, you would need to stay still and tolerate having your head moved back and forth as symmetry is confirmed. I have heard of surgeons who perform this procedure under local, however, the vast majority are performed under general or IV sedation. Perhaps speaking to other patients who had this procedure performed under local by your surgeon would be helpful. Often patients are willing to share their experiences with other patients. Ask your surgeon if he/she has any recommendations. Good luck!
Helpful
March 12, 2018
Answer: Ear Surgery under Local Otoplasty is safe under local anesthesia. The local is like a bee sting and then you will feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. You may feel pulling and tugging. Most pain after surgery decreases after 24-48 hours. The entire recover from surgery may take 2-3 weeks. For extremely anxious patients I would recommend general anesthesia.
Helpful
March 12, 2018
Answer: Ear Surgery under Local Otoplasty is safe under local anesthesia. The local is like a bee sting and then you will feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. You may feel pulling and tugging. Most pain after surgery decreases after 24-48 hours. The entire recover from surgery may take 2-3 weeks. For extremely anxious patients I would recommend general anesthesia.
Helpful
March 12, 2018
Answer: Helical fold creation Creating a helical fold still falls under the surgery "otoplasty". It is important to evaluate all of the individual components of the otoplasty (helical fold, conchal bowl, earlobe, size asymmetry) and address the issues properly. It is possible to do this under local anesthesia with a ring block but I would follow your surgeon's advice on how she/he prefers and can do the best job. What matters is your results!
Helpful
March 12, 2018
Answer: Helical fold creation Creating a helical fold still falls under the surgery "otoplasty". It is important to evaluate all of the individual components of the otoplasty (helical fold, conchal bowl, earlobe, size asymmetry) and address the issues properly. It is possible to do this under local anesthesia with a ring block but I would follow your surgeon's advice on how she/he prefers and can do the best job. What matters is your results!
Helpful
March 29, 2018
Answer: Otoplasty under local anesthesia Hi Fairyfloss04,
Helpful
March 29, 2018
Answer: Otoplasty under local anesthesia Hi Fairyfloss04,
Helpful
