Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Name: SUNSET COSMETIC SURGERY
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The Sunset Difference: Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Otoplasty, sometimes called ear pinning or ear surgery, is a procedure which sets prominent ears back, closer to the head, or reduces the size of large ears. At Sunset, we specialize in both adult and children otoplasty. Depending on the nature of the case, this ear surgery is often done on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia.

We also offer earlobe repair for stretched out or torn earlobes, which is done quickly with an in-office procedure using local anesthesia.

Otoplasty (Ears) BEFORE & AFTERS

VISIT Otoplasty (Ears) GALLERY

The Specific Benefits of Otoplasty for Children: Self Esteem

Protruding or disfigured ears can take a toll on a child’s self-esteem due to teasing and nicknames. Children in good health around 5 or 6 years of age are ideal candidates for this surgical procedure, which can correct the shape, size and/or proportion of the ears. Even the smallest corrections can have profound benefits to a child’s confidence and self-esteem. Many of our adult clients endured teasing as children, and wish they had done it earlier in life.

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After Care

After Otoplasty, your ears will be covered in bandages for protection and support.

You’ll likely feel some discomfort and itching. Take pain medication as recommended by your doctor. If you take pain medication and your discomfort increases, contact your doctor immediately.

To keep pressure off your ears, avoid sleeping on your side. Also try not to rub or place excessive force on the incisions. Consider wearing button-down shirts or shirts with loosefitting collars.

A few days after otoplasty, your doctor will remove your bandages. Your ears will likely be swollen and red. You’ll need to wear a loose headband that covers your ears at night for two to six weeks. This will help keep you from pulling your ears forward when rolling over in bed.

Talk to your doctor about when — or if — your stitches will be removed. Some stitches dissolve on their own. Others must be removed in the doctor’s office in the weeks after the procedure.

Ask your doctor when it’s OK to resume daily activities, such as bathing and physical activity.