Ear Correction

Most of the patients are generally children between the ages of four and 14.

Getting ready for surgery

After a thorough evaluation and a full medical history, your surgeon will discuss with you various ways of correcting the problem. Now you will have the chance to talk to your surgeon about what you are hoping to achieve.

Before your surgery

You must stop eating and drinking 6 hours before your surgery appointment.
You should not take aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen for 3 weeks before surgery.
Avoid alcoholic beverages for 24 hours prior to surgery.
Stop or reduce smoking for at least 2 weeks prior and after surgery.

You must arrange for someone to take you home and make sure you are comfortable.
You must also arrange for a responsible adult to stay with you for the first 24 hours following surgery.
Wear loose and comfortable clothing on the day of surgery.
Do not wear any jewellery, contact lenses, makeup or nail polish.
Please bring your prescription medication (pain medication, nausea medication, antibiotics, etc) with you on the day of surgery.
Adult patients are advised to shampoo their hair thoroughly the morning of surgery.

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