Ear corrections must be carefully prepared. Tobacco smoking reduces blood flow to the tissue and impairs wound healing. Smoking has been shown to be associated with a higher risk of inflammation, even if it is stopped four weeks prior to ear pinning. The patient and the surgeon must carefully weigh up these risks in advance. Special precautions must be taken if you have concomitant illnesses such as high blood pressure or are taking certain medications.
Plastic and aesthetic surgery can be performed under light twilight sleep without any concerns. In adults, the ear cartilage is firmer. To bring the cartilage into the desired shape, the cartilage must be weakened or thinned out. Occasionally it is necessary to remove or transplant cartilage.
Adult patients should be collected after an operation.