Ear Pinning
Large, disproportionate ears can detract from the appearance of your entire head. For both children and adults, ears that protrude from the side of your head can leave you feeling awkward and self-conscious. Unlike other parts of your body that can be covered with clothing, your ears are one of your most prominent features. Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, performed by one of our Detroit area plastic surgeons can help bring your ears into perfect alignment with the rest of your head and restore your self-confidence.
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Patients of all ages who are unhappy with the appearance of their ears are often good candidates for ear pinning. Sometimes, individuals are born with overly large ears, ears that are oddly placed, or have ears that stick out prominently, which can affect self-esteem. Ear pinning can help to correct these issues. [/accordion-item]
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Otoplasty, also known as “ear pinning” is not a complex surgical procedure but it requires the skilled hands of an experienced plastic surgeon to provide optimal results. Depending on the size and shape of your ears, we may suggest either a reshaping of the cartilage or an ear reduction procedure.
Through reshaping the cartilage, one of our plastic surgeons can provide you with a look that is balanced to your other facial features. Ear reduction surgery reshapes the cartilage but also removes excess skin from around the ear and ear lobe to reduce the appearance of excessively large ears.
These methods are proven safe and effective for adults and children alike. Children in particular experience teasing and name calling due to large ears. Ear surgery can be performed on children beginning at six years of age to help eliminate the negative impact an awkward appearance can have on their self-esteem. [/accordion-item]
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Patients will have dressing wrapped around their ears after surgery. After some time, your surgeon will remove these bandaged for lighter dressings. It is important to keep these dressings in place as the ears heal to ensure proper outcomes. It is recommended that patients keep their head elevated during recovery, and do not rest on the ears, as this can cause discomfort. Results are generally long-lasting for a happier you! [/accordion-item]
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Although ear surgery is a safe procedure with very few potential complications, we perform the procedure in our accredited center to ensure your absolute safety. Our devotion to quality patient care means one of our surgeons will work with you from your initial consultation through your full recovery to make sure the end result of your otoplasty provide symmetry and beauty for a lifetime.
If you are interested in otoplasty, ear reduction surgery, or other ear surgery options, contact us to schedule a free otoplasty consultation today. [/accordion-item]
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