Is Ear Revision Surgery Right for You?

December 5th, 2017 Posted in Otoplasty
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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

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The Benefits of Cosmetic Otoplasty (Ear Reduction Surgery)

October 17th, 2012 Posted in Otoplasty
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Otoplasty is the technical term for a surgical procedure done to rectify any number of deformities of the external ear such as lop ear, protruding earlobes, or prominent ears. Otoplastly may be done to restore or improve hearing function, to reconstruct injured ears, or to correct birth defects like congenital atresia (non-development of an outer ear). When done as a cosmetic procedure, otoplasty most commonly involves reducing the size of the ear or ‘pinning back’ the ears closer to the head to improve appearance. The cartilage in the ear is surgically remodeled to produce the desired effect.

There are a number of benefits to cosmetic otoplasty.

1)      Personal transformation

Firstly, by creating or enhancing facial symmetry, ostoplasty radically improves the way a person looks and feels. It can be a huge self-esteem booster for young children who are teasedand bullied about their ears, and for adults as well. Parents have reported positive behavioral and emotional changes in children subsequent to otoplasty. Indeed, when done at a young age, otoplasty can have a major, positive effect on an individual’s life trajectory, safeguarding them from the effect of years of ridicule and humiliation.  Adults overcome insecurity and gain social confidence when their ears are no longer a psychological stumbling block. Otoplasty gives individuals a chance to be noticed and remembered for their personalities and other positive qualities, rather than for their ears.

2)      It’s medically safe and low-risk

Otoplasty is a safe, commonly-performedoutpatient procedure. Like all surgical procedures, there is some risk of infection. Other risks include scarring, bleeding, loosening of the sutures and blood clots. Generally-speaking however, the benefits of otoplasty far outweigh the risks and most patients experience a high degree of satisfaction.

3)      Quick results

Candidates for otoplasty will be happy to know that the recovery time after the procedure is short. Patients return home the same day of the operation and can typically take off their bandages and resume their regular activities within a week. That, coupled with the immediate results, makes otoplasty a rewarding, well-tolerated surgical procedure.

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