Otoplasty in Nashville

After your initial consultation, our experts will give you some advice on how to best prepare for your otoplasty in Nashville. Before undergoing surgical treatment, inform your provider about any medications you take, as they could affect your procedure. You may need to pause the usage of certain medications, like aspirin, which thins the blood and can cause excess bleeding during your surgery. 

If you smoke or use tobacco products, you’ll need to stop before your procedure, and you shouldn’t resume until the recovery process is complete. On the day of your surgery, you’ll need to bring a family member or friend to the clinic so they can drive you home after the procedure.

During the otoplasty procedure, your surgeon will first make an incision in the ear, strategically placing this incision to minimize any visible post-recovery scarring.

The specifics of your procedure will change depending on your individual goals, but after making the incision, your surgeon may remove excess cartilage or tissue from the ear.

They will also sculpt the existing cartilage to adjust the overall shape and appearance of the ear. Your provider will then close the incision site with stitches. In most cases, an otoplasty can take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours to complete.

Following your procedure, your providers dress your ears in bandages. Do not touch or scratch your ears, and avoid sleeping on your side while your ears heal.

During a follow-up appointment, our providers remove the bandages. Your provider will walk you through the recovery timeline, advising you when it’s okay to resume certain activities, like taking a bath or engaging in intense exercise. You should not require any follow-up treatments or surgeries—you can enjoy lasting results after your otoplasty.