Our surgeons perform otoplasties in the Atlanta area at our new, Georgia state licensed and certified surgi-center in Fayetteville. They are performed on an outpatient basis, which means you can return home the same day as your surgery. We use local anesthesia with intravenous sedation to keep you comfortable during the procedure. You should not need general anesthesia as the surgery is in a concentrated area, and the intravenous sedation will ensure you are in a gentle sleep so we can administer the local anesthesia without any pain or discomfort. If you have concerns about the type of anesthesia you’ll be given, be sure to talk to your surgeon about your options during your consultation.
The surgery itself typically only takes one or two hours, depending on the extent of the work to be done. When your procedure is complete, you will need to spend between 30 and 60 minutes in our recovery room. During this waiting period, the effects of the anesthesia will subside, and our surgeons can ensure you don’t have any initial adverse reactions. Then, your surgeon clears you to leave, and you are free to return home to rest and begin recovering. You will need a trusted friend or family member to drive you to and from your surgery since you will be unable to operate a vehicle after receiving anesthesia. Ideally, this person is someone who will also be helping you during your recovery — that way, your surgeon can also read through the recovery paperwork with them while your anesthesia wears off.