Ear surgery creates a natural shape, while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face. Correction of even minor deformities can have profound benefits to the appearance and self-esteem. Ear plastic surgery, also known as “Otoplasty” or “Pinnaplasty”, can correct ear conditions such as:
Surgery to reshape the ears involves re-modeling the cartilage into a less protruding shape. It is an operation to correct prominent ears and place them closer to the head. The operation is usually performed through an incision behind the ear, although other incisions may be used depending on individual surgical requirements. Then the cartilage is bent back towards the head. The Surgery consists of removing excess skin behind the upper part of the ear. Permanent or dissolving stitches may be used. The two main techniques for correcting protruding ears are:
This very straightforward procedure can be carried out on both adults and children who feel their lives are being negatively affected by the appearance of their ears. But, it is thought to be best performed after the ages of four or five, when the ears have stopped growing. None of the negative stereotypes associated with protruding or irregular shaped ears, will have been attached to the child. However, reshaping can be done at any age as per choice and will.
