Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)

Some patients experience the following when deciding to have ear pinning surgery:

• Overly large ears: The procedure can make your ears look more proportional to the rest of your facial features.
• Protruding ears: This can happen on one or both sides in varying degrees and the procedure will improve the balance of your ears to your other facial features.
• Ears that lack definition: This procedure can help improve the natural contour of the ear helix and cartilage.

Yes, this is one of the few procedures that children as young as five can have to correct ear shape and size.

There are many benefits to this procedure, including:

• Improves self-image
• Reduces the protrusion of the ears
• Increases overall facial harmony 

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Are in good health
• Do not smoke or are willing to quit smoking during recovery
• Have specific, realistic goals for the outcome of the procedure

The doctor will create an incision that is placed behind the ear, in the creases, and the cartilage to bend into a new shape. Sutures are then placed on the interior to maintain the new position.

During your consultation, we’ll go through specific instructions to ensure your recovery goes smoothly. The results will be visible right away but some bruising and swelling might occur, but as you heal the results will be more apparent. Additionally, patients will be placed in a headband to help support the repair.