Improved Appearance and Confidence
Refined Dimensions
Otoplasty can reduce the size of overly large ears or reposition protruding ears for improved harmony with your other features.
Less Unwanted Attention
Young children are often prone to unwanted attention due to large or protruding ears. Otoplasty can make your ears less conspicuous.
Boosted Self-Esteem
The results of otoplasty can help you feel liberated from feelings of self-consciousness and dissatisfaction with your appearance.
How will my surgeon change the dimensions of my ears?
Many Men, Women, and Children Turn to Cosmetic Ear Surgery
Show me some reults...
Our Patient Results
/https%3A%2F%2Fd1l9wtg77iuzz5.cloudfront.net%2Fassets%2F5697%2F245459%2Foriginal.png%3F1539630852)
Before
This patient's ears protruded significantly.
/https%3A%2F%2Fd1l9wtg77iuzz5.cloudfront.net%2Fassets%2F5697%2F245461%2Foriginal.png%3F1539630857)
After
His ears were positioned closer to the sides of his head using advanced surgical techniques.
Otoplasty by an experienced surgeon can provide significant enhancement and natural-looking results.
The Best Candidates for Otoplasty...
Are at least 5 years old
By age 5, cartilage can withstand surgical enhancement.
Are in Good Health
Candidates can safely undergo surgery, are non-smokers, and are free of ear infection.
Are Comfortable with Surgery
If any patient - especially a young child - is uncomfortable with surgery, otoplasty may not be an appropriate solution.
Have Realistic Expectations
Otoplasty cannot make you look like a different person or automatically prevent others from mistreating you due to your appearance. It can boost your confidence, enhance your appearance, and discourage unwanted attention.
Tell me more about what happens during surgery...
From Preparation to Recovery
An outpatient procedure, cosmetic ear surgery takes about one hour per ear.
“ Patients can usually go back to school or work inside of a week. Total recovery takes about six weeks. ”
Day of Procedure
“ Patients can usually go back to school or work inside of a week. Total recovery takes about six weeks. ”
Preparation
Technicians will tape your hair back and apply an antibacterial solution to the skin of the treatment area before you receive anesthesia.
Incisions
Your surgeon will place an incision in the back of the ear (or the front of the ear, depending on the refinements being made).
Refining the Cartilage
Your surgeon will trim and reshape the cartilage to achieve the desired effects.
Closing the Incicisons
Your surgeon will close the incisions with sutures in a way that will result in minimal scarring. Finally, he or she will place form-fitting bandages over each ear to help them retain their new shape and position as you heal.
Recovery
Bandages typically come off after about three days and are replaced with a special headband. Strenuous activity must be avoided for about a week. Patients can usually go back to school or work inside of a week. Total recovery takes about six weeks.
Give me a closer look at how the surgeon will change my ears...
I think I'm ready to talk to a doctor about otoplasty...
Book an Appointment Today
Reach out to a surgeon today if you are interested in refining the shape, size, or position of your ears. He or she can perform a detailed assessment to determine if this procedure is right for you.
“I've always felt self-conscious about my body, but after coming to Enhance Your Look, I feel like a whole new me! Everyone at the practice was so kind and helpful. It was an amazing experience from start to finish.” Lisa S.
“I've always felt self-conscious about my body, but after coming to Enhance Your Look, I feel like a whole new me! Everyone at the practice was so kind and helpful. It was an amazing experience from start to finish.” Lisa S.