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L'otoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure to correct abnormalities of the auricle ("protruding ears"), which can be a source of psychological suffering. Detached ears are most often present in childhood.
This procedure is covered by social security (CAMA013 Bilateral ear surgery)
Several anomalies exist(Figure 1):
A plicature defect (1)
A hypertrophy of the concha (2)
Excessive earlobe skin with more or less anteversion (3)
To know The final size of the ears is acquired around 7-8 years of age. We avoid operating on protruding ears during puberty because this can lead to poor healing (hypertrophic scarring). Therefore, it is recommended to operate on children between the ages of 8 and 11 or after the age of 16.
Recovery of keloid scars by surgical revision
Bilateral otoplasty
If you would like to see more before and after results, Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will share them with you during your consultation
It takes place at medical practice. You will discuss with Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in order to specify your expectations and he will determine with you the best possible option.
A additional examinations will be prescribed (adapted according to each patient) as well as preoperative photos will be performed.
At the end of the consultation, the plastic surgeon will give you a estimate and a operative consent.
Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will proceed with a thorough examination of your ears in order to use the best technique corresponding to your anatomy and your wishes.
The surgical technique will evaluate :
To know more In certain cases, Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH can perform otoplasty without skin incision (see reference below)
Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will see you again the day of the operation to make the preoperative drawings.
Type of anesthesia
General or local anesthesia
Duration of the intervention
About 1 hour. Performed only by Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH
Type of hospitalization
Ambulatory (same day discharge)
Postoperative consultation with the surgeon at D-7 to remove the threads and 1 month. Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH can be reached in case of additional needs
10 days on average until complete healing
10 days on average until complete healing
The results are immediateHowever, it is necessary to wait a few months for the final results
The scars have their final appearance around 12-18 months
The tobacco is recognized as a a factor that delays skin healingwhich results in a longer healing time, increase the risk of complications and to give unsightly scars. The scientific literature agrees with this (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22566015/) and this is why I recommend to all my patients to stop smoking before a plastic surgery intervention.
For any specific or additional questions, please contact us directly by mail...or on the contact form here.
The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a surgeon specialized in Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery, registered with the Order of Physicians of the city of Paris 16 under the number 75/89697.
The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a specialist in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic medicine injections, which he practices at the MAISON ABEILLE in Paris 16.
Plastic surgeon
16, Avenue du Colonel Bonnet
75016 Paris
[email protected]
01.40.50.00.34