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Will I Be Awake During my Ear Surgery?
This question should be discussed with your treating surgeon. In our Bay Area practice, fora simple otoplasty (cartilage scoring and suture correction of prominent ears) we offer local + sedation in our office or general anesthesia at our medical facility.
Clinical Context
The type of anesthesia used for ear surgery depends on how much correction is needed and how well you can stay still during the procedure. Simple, one-sided corrections in cooperative adults are often done with local anesthesia and light sedation in the office. More involved corrections, children, or anxious patients typically do better under general anesthesia at a surgical facility. Your surgeon will recommend the safest, most comfortable option based on your specific case.
