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Otoplasty - FAQ

What is otoplasty?

Otoplasty is the medical term for 'ear surgery.' Plastic surgery on the ears is performed to reduce the size or prominence of your ears.

Who are the ideal candidates for this procedure?

Ideal candidates for this procedure are children over the age of four. There are two reasons for this. The first is that the ears are almost fully grown by that age, and the second is that patients' generally cite ridicule and teasing from other children as their incentive to get the surgery.

Although this surgery is more common for children, there is no reason why adults who would like to take advantage of its many aesthetic benefits cannot also elect to have this procedure.

What is the procedure like?

First, an incision is made on the back of the ear. Once the cartilage is exposed, it can be re-sculpted or folded into the ideal shape. Stitches are then used to hold the new cartilage shape in place and to close the incision. The whole surgery should only last about two to three hours.

What is recovery from the procedure like?

Recovery is very minimal. The head must be wrapped in a bandage to promote the best molding and healing, but most children are back to normal activities within a few hours. An overnight stay is not necessary, but The Hampton Inn next door to the Amin Plastic Surgery Center, is an ideal location to stay until the effects of the anesthesia completely wear off. The stitches will either dissolve or be removed in about a week.

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