Sometimes ears are inappropriately placed or disproportionate to the face. This is when Ear Reshaping surgery helps. It is a corrective procedure that helps restore the symmetry of the face and gives you an aesthetically pleasing look. There are various types of ear surgeries like ear pinning, ear reduction or plastic surgery. It is important that you know and understand your options before you take a decision.
Procedure
The size, shape or orientation of your ear can be rectified with Ear Reshaping surgery or otoplasty. It includes simple procedures for earlobe reduction, cauliflower ear surgery etc. to remove and recontour excess skin and cartilage. The look of your ears directly impacts the overall look of an individual, it is directly associated with self image and self esteem. With ears reshaped to the way you want them, you will experience an increased sense of confidence.
Ear pinning and reconstructive otoplasty
Ear pinning is generally done to pin the ears back to the head in case they are protruding more than normal. Reconstructive surgery is done to restore the shape and size of the ears in case of damage, injury or accident. Some sever birth defects can also be rectified with plastic surgery.
This type of surgery is performed under local anesthetic. An incision is made behind the ear and the cartilage is exposed. The cartilage is then reshaped and excess skin if any is tactfully and skillfully removed. The ear can then be placed more close to the head as required. The incision is closed with non removable stitches. The entire procedure lasts for just 2-3 hours and you can restore your looks the way you want!
Bilateral otoplasty
There are some patients who require surgery for just one ear. But bilateral ear surgery requires reconstruction of both the ears. It is an ear pinning or ear reconstruction of both the ears to make them look similar. It has the same side effects and post surgery complications as in a single ear surgery.
Ear reduction
For some patients, resizing of ears is essential to make them proportionate to the face. Some ears are skillfully sculpted to make them smaller and fit the size of the face, and some are given a slightly larger size. This procedure can be carried out on children as well as on adults. It provides a kind of balance and symmetry to the face.
The most important part of the process is to find the right consultant and surgeon. You need to find a surgeon who can skillfully fix your ears rather than complicate things further. Your consultant or plastic surgeon will also brief you about the entire procedure, possible risks and complications.
Ears cannot be hidden – whether you grow your hair long or short. That is why the shape matters so much. Any deformity is instantly noticed and it makes you feel a little low on confidence to carry it every day. A simple procedure can correct it for you! That is exactly why otoplasty has become such a popular procedure.
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