What is Otoplasty?

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure primarily aimed at correcting ear deformities, particularly protruding or oversized ears.

Am I a Good Candidate?

• Assessing candidacy for otoplasty or earlobe repair involves evaluating the nature of the ear deformity.
• Considerations include overall health, motivations for seeking the procedure, and the pliability of ear cartilage, with younger individuals often experiencing more favorable outcomes.
• Candidates should discuss their goals and expectations with a qualified surgeon to determine the suitability of the procedure for their specific circumstances.

Benefits:

• Otoplasty can correct ear deformities, such as protrusion or asymmetry, leading to a more balanced facial appearance.
• Earlobe repair can restore the appearance of torn or elongated earlobes, allowing individuals to confidently wear earrings again.
• Both procedures can address functional issues, such as difficulty wearing glasses or headphones comfortably, improving overall comfort and quality of life.
• Performing otoplasty or earlobe repair at a younger age can potentially prevent or improve ear appearance.
• The procedures are typically performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia, resulting in minimal downtime and a relatively quick recovery period.

More Details:

Ears are fully mature at 6 years of age. Anyone beyond this age is fit to undergo this procedure. Otoplasty, or ear reduction surgery corrects ear deformities, meaning protruding or oversized ears.

Ear deformity can be a source of bullying in the young age group, this is why we recommend this surgery to be done the earliest possible. Furthermore, young tissues are more pliable, which means that the molding capacity of the ear cartilage is easier and the outcome of this procedure is better in a child compared to an adult.

Some patients may have elongated or ripped earlobes from the following scenarios:
• Chronic heavy earring usage
• Multiple ear piercings too close together
• Piercing too close to bottom of lobe
• Natural aging process

Earlobe repair can be performed easily and earrings can be worn back after the incision has healed completely within 6 weeks. This procedure takes 1-2 hours, and it is done under local anesthesia.