Microtia Surgery and Treatments- Reconstructive Ear Surgery in Children

 Microtia is a kind of congenital ear disability that affects many children around the world. It is a congenital deformity of the ear in which a child is born with an underdeveloped or small ear. Microtia affects the child's external ear appearance, and this defect takes place in the mother's womb during the first trimester of pregnancy. In this condition, the external ear is small and not properly formed. Microtia surgery is considered as one of the most challenging reconstructive plastic surgery, and there are only a few surgeons who have expertise in performing this surgery and delivering desired results. Dr. Parag Telang is one of the top 3 plastic surgeons in Mumbai, who performs microtia surgery in India at The Microtia Trust.

Causes of Microtia:

The exact reason for microtia is still under clinical research. Yet, in some cases, it is believed that changes in genes during the gestation period are considered as the major causative agent causing microtia in the fetus. Other factors that enhance the risk of microtia in babies is unhealthy maternal diet and diabetes in the pregnant females. Additionally, pregnant females who take low carbohydrates and folic acid may also be at the risk of having microtia kids.

Microtia ear surgery:

Reconstructing an absent or damaged ear is supposed to be one of the most challenging plastic surgery. This is because proper planning is required to visualize the ear in three dimensions. Dr. Parag Telang has mastered the art of ear reconstruction and provides the best microtia and ear reconstruction surgery in India. He has done his fellowship under Dr. Francoise Firmin, in Paris, France, who is one of the well-known authorities and surgeons specializing in ear reconstruction.

Dr. Parag Telang uses cartilages that are the soft portion of the rib to reconstruct a natural-looking ear. As the new ear is made up of the body's tissues (cartilage) so the body's immune system completely accepts it and supplies all nutritional requirements to the new ear like other natural ears.

Before undergoing Microtia surgery:

Before considering microtia surgery, an individual should be of atleast 9 years age or above as at this age naturally, ears are completely grown in size, and even rib cartilage is also adequate in size to form a complete ear framework from it.

The procedure involves two stages: In the first stage, Dr. Parag Telang frames the entire framework of the ear, and then inserts it in a suitable area on the side of the head. The newly formed ear looks complete from sideways, but it lacks a sulcus. The sulcus is created in the second stage, which is performed between 3-6 months after completing the first stage of treatment.

After the first surgery, the patient needs to rest for 3-4 days in the hospital and for 4-5 days after the second stage of surgery.

Every child deserves to have a beautiful life ahead, but some children are dealing with Microtia and do not have money for their treatment. To help those children and to bring the innocent smile back on their faces, Dr. Parag Telang formed 'The Microtia Trust' , which provides microtia surgery in Mumbai to the needy and poor children born with Microtia deformity. The donations given under the name of the trust are completely used for the treatment of microtia affected children.

For the convenience of international patients or  patients who reside outside Mumbai, The Microtia Trust offers special packages which include pickup and drop from the airport, accommodation, and many other special needs of the patient. To know more about microtia, eardrum surgery, and ear reconstruction surgery cost in India, visit ‘The Microtia Trust’!