How Do You Survive Otoplasty?
Let’s face it; otoplasty can be an awkward surgery to recover from. Whether you have had cosmetic or functional otoplasty, you’ll have to deal with cumbersome bandages, bad hair days, and a bit of misery before you can enjoy your new set of ears. Often times it is children who undergo the procedure at a fairly young age. The parents will need to be prepared for a few tears and tantrums (especially if it’s summer time since the pool will be off limits). Recovery varies by individual and the specific procedure, but here are the basics of post operative care that need to be followed. Immediately following surgery, the patient will be still under the effects of anesthesia. They may feel disoriented, tired, and light-headed. Some people have more severe reactions to anesthesia which include extreme nausea, which must be kept under control with medication to avoid side effects such as vomiting. Since the patient will feel quite “out of it,” the caretaker should take precaution to make them a
