Hello, Dr. Nayak! Could you please tell me how frequently you perform otoplasty procedures and which techniques you prefer? I am also curious if you do the procedure in office under local, or if you recommend a general. I am looking into this for my 12 year old son. He handles procedures better than most adults. I'm also curious how long he would need to refrain from swimming after the procedure. Thanks.
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Posted 1 year ago #
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Hi Mom-
Otoplasty is a very gratifying procedure. The technique I choose depends on exactly what needs to be done in a given person's ear; it often varies between the two sides! Mustarde sutures plus conchal excisions and/or setbacks are the most common maneuvers.
If your son does well with procedures, we could accomplish it very well under local and light sedation. My in-office operating room is accredited for adults only, however, so I would take him to an ambulatory surgery center whether we chose local, sedation, or general.
Please feel free to use the "contact us" form to the right to send me email - I'll respond quicker that way.
Best,
Mike Nayak
Posted 1 year ago # -
PS - he'd need to refrain from swimming about 2 weeks.
Posted 1 year ago #
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