Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Do you find your ears large and disproportionate to your head? Do your ears protrude from your head, making you feel awkward and uncomfortable? If so, otoplasty at Southeastern Plastic Surgery may be ideally suited to your needs.

Otoplasty, more commonly known as “ear pinning”, is a cosmetic procedure that can visibly reduce the appearance of large, unbecoming ears. During your free otoplasty consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, a thorough examination of your facial features will be made to provide you with a solution that will restore beauty and symmetry to your entire head.

Ear Surgery Methods

Otoplasty is not a complex surgery, but requires the hands of an experienced surgeon to provide exceptional results. Making a small incision behind your ear, cartilage is reshaped or removed to provide a smaller appearance. Your ear is then repositioned closer to your head and secured with permanent sutures.

Some patients benefit more from an ear reduction surgery. During this procedure, your surgeon will remove excess skin from your ear and earlobe to provide a more streamlined, petite look.

The current shape of your ear and your desired outcome will determine the extent of surgery required. The length of surgery is also dependent on whether or not both ears are being operated on. Our surgeons are both board-certified plastic surgeons and will discuss these things with you during your free otoplasty consultation.

Results from ear pinning are immediately obvious, and recovery time is incredibly short. Most patients are able to resume normal activities within one to two days and experience only very mild discomfort. Closely following all post-surgery instructions will greatly reduce your risk of complications.

Otoplasty is a great way to restore confidence and an overall feeling of desirability in adults. It has several benefits for children as well. Name calling, teasing, and social rejection can have a tremendously negative impact on a child. Through otoplasty, an attractive, natural looking aesthetic can be achieved, reducing psychological torment, and enhancing self esteem.

If you suffer from large, disproportionate ears in or around Charlotte, North Carolina, please contact the board-certified plastic surgeons at Southeastern Plastic Surgery to schedule a free otoplasty consultation today.