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Otoplasty — also known as cosmetic ear surgery — is a procedure to change the shape, position or size of the ears.
You might choose to have otoplasty if you’re bothered by how far your ears stick out from your head. You might also consider otoplasty if your ear or ears are misshapen due to an injury or birth defect.
Otoplasty improves the ears a more pleasing appearance by:
- Removing excess cartilage from behind the ear
- Sculpting the outer ear fold
- Bringing the ears closer to the side of the head
Most people who are bothered by their ears think they are too large. In reality, the problem isn’t the size but the shape and the manner in which they protrude away from the head.
This undesirable appearance can be corrected through a procedure called Otoplasty (pronounced autoplasty).
You might consider otoplasty if:
- Your ear or ears stick out too far from your head
- Your ears are large in proportion to your head
- You’re dissatisfied with a previous ear surgery
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How Ear Reshaping Surgery is Performed
The surgery takes approximately one hour and is performed outpatient under intravenous sedation or general anesthesia.
- A simple incision is made along the crease behind the ear.
- Through this incision, the cartilage is reshaped, and often, excess cartilage will be removed.
- Permanent sutures anchor and hold the ears in their new position.
- The external incision is closed with dissolvable sutures.
- The ears post-operation are covered with a dressing that will remain for a few days.
Recovery from Surgery
After otoplasty, your ears will be covered in bandages for protection and support.
You’ll likely feel some discomfort and itching. Take pain medication as recommended by your doctor. If you take pain medication and your discomfort increases, contact your doctor immediately.
To keep pressure off your ears, avoid sleeping on your side. Also try not to rub or place excessive force on the incisions. Consider wearing button-down shirts or shirts with loose-fitting collars.
A few days after otoplasty, your doctor will remove your bandages. Your ears will likely be swollen and red. You’ll need to wear a loose headband that covers your ears at night for two to six weeks. This will help keep you from pulling your ears forward when rolling over in bed.
Enjoy Your New More Professional Look
Friends, family, and co-workers won’t know you’ve had plastic surgery unless you tell them. They may notice a change in your appearance but are likely to think you’ve changed your hairstyle. You’ll see the difference, however, and will feel more self-confident than you ever thought possible. And the next time you are asked to pose for a photograph, you’ll smile happily!
Other ear problems that can be helped with Otoplasty include:
- ‘lop ear’ – when the tip seems to fold down and forward
- ‘cupped ear’ – a tiny ear
- ‘shell ear’ – when the curve in the outer rim, as well as the natural folds and creases, are missing.
- Your ear or ears stick out too far from your head
- If you do not feel good about your situation of ears
- Your ears are large in proportion to your head