Dr. M.S.Venkatesh is currently the professor of the Department of Plastic Surgery at a reputed Medical College at Bangalore. He is also a Consultant Plastic and Cosmetic Surgeon at the prestigious Sagar Hospitals Jayanagar, Bangalore. >>more..
Cosmetic Correction of BAT Ears
Ear Reconstruction
Bat ears is a common condition where the ears jut out creating an ackward appearance. The condition can be corrected by a simple procedure(OTOPLASTY) which involves placing of sutures into the cartilagenous framework of the ear.It is a commonly done procedure in India.The procedure can be done as an office procedure under local anaesthesia or under general anaesthesia based on the patients preference.
Microtia is a condition where in the ears are underdeveloped since birth.The ears can be reconstructed in staged or a single reconstructive procedure depending on the extent of the problem.Costal cartilage grafts can be used to provide the cartilagenous framework.In some situations implants are made use of.
