An Otoplasty by [liv]® is also referred as an ear surgery that can improve the appearance of prominent or oversized ears by repositioning and restore symmetry. Otoplasty is individualized based on the patient's particular anatomy. Ears may range from prominent to “cupped” to partially or completely absent. Ear correction surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure in the liv Plastic Surgery offices in Boca Raton, South Florida. Adults can have the procedure performed with local anesthesia while complete anesthesia is recommended for most children and teens.
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Candidates for otoplasty are unhappy with the natural size or shape of their ears. They may also have experienced an injury to the ear that has altered the shape.
Pin Prominent Ears: Is performed as an outpatient procedure, and local anesthesia is typically used to ensure patient safety and comfort. The incisions are placed behind or inside the ear depending on the type of correction needed. Soft tissue and cartilage are removed, and the natural ear folds may be constructed using existing cartilage, if necessary.
Repair Damaged Earlobes: Earlobe repair corrects damage that has occurred to the earlobe. This is usually the result of heavy jewelry or gauges that stretch the earlobes. Small incisions are placed around the earlobes, and excess tissue is removed. The remaining tissue is repositioned and stitched together for a natural-looking earlobe.
Ear reshaping (otoplasty) also improves the shape of the ear to correct the appearance of protruding ears and specialized techniques may also improve deformities of the ear. This is why otoplasty procedures have a 96% worth-it rating on RealSelf.
In most cases, otoplasty surgery is not covered by insurance since it is considered an elective or cosmetic procedure.
Pain from an otoplasty is usually minimal. It is worst in the first 24 hours, but then it rapidly improves.
The results of otoplasty are long-term and rarely ever need a 'redo'. Most patients have it done and enjoy a lifetime of better-postioned ears that change very little at all.
After one to two One to two weeks ears won't be noticeably swollen to other people and you will feel comfortable resuming much of your daily (and social) activities.
