Surgery for Prominent Ears or "Otoplasty"
Large, prominent, or misshapened ears can be a major problem for children and can result in ridicule and teasing. Adults can also be plague by restricted hair styles to HIDE their protruding ears. Various procedures can be performed to reduce the size of large ears, improve their shape and/or to set them closer to the head. The results in a dramatic improved of their appearance and adds significantly to their self esteem.
Face + Otoplasty - Patient 1 + Otoplasty - Patient 2
This 7 year old girl complained about her prominent ears. She underwent an otoplasty procedure in which the normal folds of the ear were recreated and the distance that her ears projected from here head was decreased.
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Anytime after age 5. This procedure is best performed before the child reaches school age and faces the potential for teasing from other children. Adults with benefit from this procedure at any time.
All scars are hidden on the back of the ear and are virtually invisible.
Yes, for a short time. A small bandage is worn for 1 week after surgery. After this, an elastic headband is wore only during sleep for an additional 2-4 weeks.
Yes, for a short time. There should be limited activity for 2 weeks following surgery and all contact sports should be avoided for a total of 6 weeks to avoid injury the ears.