Ear Surgery: What to Expect
Ear surgery is a relatively simple outpatient procedure. But because it involves anesthesia and incisions, some level of preparation and downtime is involved.
Preparation
Preparation starts with a consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons at Chattahoochee Plastic Surgery. During your consultation, our surgeons will review your medical history, evaluate your ears and talk to you about what the treatment entails.
If you are deemed a good candidate and the surgeon schedules your treatment, you may need to undergo medical evaluation and lab testing. You will also be given pre-treatment instructions.
While these are often individualized, patients are usually told to:
- Discontinue certain medications and supplements a week before the procedure (e.g. NSAIDs, fish oil and vitamin E, as these thin the blood).
- Quit smoking for at least a month prior to treatment to minimize the risk of infections.
- Arrange for someone to drive you back home on the day of your procedure.