Having prominent ears can seem like a curse, especially in grade school making young children the target of bullying. If you have ears that are misshapen or are prominent you may be considering an Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, to correct deformities in the ear’s cartilage including parts of the ear cartilage that are too big and parts that do not have a proper shape.
Otoplasty is a common face surgery to help fix cosmetic issues from an aesthetic perspective. Otoplasty can help enhance facial features by pinning the ears back so that they don’t protrude, can help reshape misshapen or injured ears so that a more symmetrical appearance is given to the client, it can help fix defects like folded or cupped ears, and it is also performed to help remove cauliflower ear.
During the procedure an incision is made at the back of the ear in which your surgeon will do the reshaping from. The ears are reshaped and pinned back to help provide a more symmetrical and proportionate appearance to the face. Post-surgery the patient will be placed in a protective dressing that will stay worn until the follow-up visit. Otoplasty is an outpatient procedure that’s reportedly well tolerated by both children and adults.
Candidates that could benefit from this procedure include people with misshapen ears or ears that have undergone trauma. Otoplasty can also be performed on children as early as 7 years old. Having prominent ears can subject children to ridicule and bullying. Otoplasty can be important to a child’s adjustment to school. During consultation, your doctor will look at your ear and determine whether the ear cartilage needs to be reshaped, reduced, or both.
Otoplasty also offers emotional benefits. Patients report an improved sense of self-confidence and without the worry of being bullied, younger patients can better focus on other areas of life. It’s important that patients have realistic expectations of the operation and do their share of research before deciding to undergo plastic surgery.
If considering an otoplasty or to learn more about this procedure and if it’s right for you please contact www.drbanksplasticsurgery.com for a consultation at (301) 880-7022, located in Columbia MD.