Your ears are vital to your sense of hearing, but they can also affect your appearance. Anyone who was born with large or protruding ears knows that these appendages can draw attention. While some may embrace their unique ears, others may wish for smaller or flatter ears that are less noticeable or provide better function. Otoplasty, or ear revision surgery, can change the appearance and function of your ears for an improved quality of life.
Aesthetic Ear Surgery
In some cases, ear revision surgery is sought completely for aesthetic or cosmetic purposes. Those with larger, pronounced ears can choose to have a reduction through otoplasty. Others with deformed or protruding ears may want to have the shape changed or their ears pinned back for a flatter appearance. In most cases, otoplasty for cosmetic purposes is minimally invasive and without noticeable scarring. Incisions can be placed behind the ear, hiding any sign of surgery.
Functional Ear Surgery
For others, ear surgery can improve their hearing and is much more than a cosmetic procedure. Ear revisions through surgery can remove obstructions, allowing for clearer hearing for the patient. If an ear deformity has caused hearing loss, revision surgery can provide both functional and cosmetic benefits for the patient.
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Ear revision surgery requires experience and expertise in plastic surgery and an artistic eye for detail. Ear reconstruction or revision is a specialty at which not all plastic surgeons excel. If you decide that ear revision surgery is the right choice for you, choose a qualified plastic surgeon that specializes in otoplasty and has years of experience with proven results transforming large, protruding or dysfunctional ears.
Posted on behalf of:
Sanaz Harirchian, M.D.
9230 Katy Fwy Suite 600
Houston, TX 77055
713-791-0700