Many patients, especially young children, may experience ridicule and embarrassment due to large or protruding ears. Others may feel self-conscious about the appearance of misshapen ears caused by an injury. When this occurs, many people of all ages look into plastic surgery to address these issues. An otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is a surgical procedure that can improve the size and shape of the ears.
This procedure can:
- Correct ear deformities
- Repair damaged earlobes
- Minimize large ears
- Pin prominent ears
- Restore missing or torn ear cartilage
- Enhance facial balance
- Improve self-esteem
Your OTOPLASTY PROCEDURE
CONSULTATION
An otoplasty is performed on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. This procedure can take up to a few hours depending on the level of correction needed. Dr. Castro will examine the condition of your ears to determine the best technique that will help you achieve your aesthetic goal.
TECHNIQUE
During your procedure, an incision is made behind each ear that will hide any visible scarring. Multiple sutures are then placed along the treated area to reshape the cartilage into normal folds. The cartilage is reshaped using techniques of scoring, suturing, limited removal, or a combination of all three.
CLOSING THE INCISIONS
Once the ears are repositioned and balanced, excess skin is removed, the remaining skin is redraped, and the incisions behind your ears are carefully closed using stitches. A gentle pressure dressing is also placed to prevent excessive fluid accumulation beneath the skin.
