Will a person Be Awake During Ear Surgery?

Each surgeon has their own preference for anesthesia during an otoplasty. As surgeons, we always want our patients to be comfortable during any procedure.
In my practice, I perform otoplasty on young children (usually around age 5 or 6) under general anesthesia in a hospital setting. For older teenagers and adults, I often recommend IV sedation with local anesthesia. Some patients may desire purely local anesthesia, but this can potentially make the surgery more difficult for the patient and the surgeon. I always discuss these options and concerns with my patients during their consultation so that they are aware of the options, risks, and benefits, of each anesthesia technique.
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Thank you for the question. Otoplasty surgery is a very patient pleasing operation that can be performed under local anesthesia, local anesthesia with sedation, or general anesthesia. Much will depend on surgeon preference, specific patient anxiety level, and/or technical details of the procedure.
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The anesthesia type depends on how long the operation will take. Sometimes it takes minutes and sometimes hours. Therefore you should check with your surgeon and he will inform you about and what will be the best for you.