Otoplasty in Brussels

Recovery varies from one person to another. The operation takes place either under local anaesthesia or under general anaesthesia, on an outpatient basis. During the first two weeks following the operation, it is compulsory to wear a protective bandage day and night. Thereafter, it should only be worn at night for 4 to 6 weeks. Dr Ballieux sees all her patients again 24 hours after the operation.
In general, the recovery process is as follows:

• The first week: you may notice some slight bruising and swelling. Dr Ballieux may prescribe painkillers to help reduce this discomfort.
• The first postoperative visit: a check-up takes place with the surgeon at 24 hours, then at 7 days and at 15 days after the operation.
• Time off work and sports activities: in general, patients resume their activities of daily living 1 week later. We recommend avoiding driving for the first 24-48 hours. However, physical activities are not recommended for 6 weeks.

It is not possible to rule out possible risks during a surgical operation. Indeed, the reaction of living tissue cannot be envisaged in advance. A risk of bruising, swelling, bleeding or even infection cannot be overlooked.

It is also important to distinguish between complications related to the anaesthesia and those related to the surgical procedure. Dr Ballieux explains the possible risks during a consultation.

In order to avoid certain complications such as increased bleeding, we advise against taking aspirin and medicines containing this molecule 2 weeks before the operation. In addition, it is necessary to stop taking herbal treatments, vitamin E and protein powders.

Consult Dr Ballieux to find out if any of your medications should be discontinued in preparation for the operation.

Smoking can lead to complications in healing. We therefore advise our patients to avoid smoking 6-8 weeks before surgery.

The costs for this type of operation start from 2000 euros when it is performed under local anaesthesia. Various costs are involved in the final calculation of the operation, such as the fees of the plastic surgeon, the hospitalization costs, the operating room or the installation of an implant. We cannot establish a fixed price because each surgery differs according to the patient.