Otoplasty (Ear Pinning)

 Otoplasty or Ear contouring is to improve the ear’s shape and position. If your ears are protruded, they can be repositioned close to the head and they can also be resized to be in proportion with your other facial features.
Whether you have acquired or have congenital (birth) ear irregularities, Otoplasty can correct these problems and spare you from the psychological trauma of being teased. Although anyone can safely undergo ear contouring at any age, it is best that the procedure be done at ages five or six, before the ears have fully developed. If you have a child with large or irregularly shaped ears, surgery is recommended before the child enters school to prevent bullying from classmates.
During the Otoplasty surgery, the cartilage will be reshaped in order to bring the ears closer to the head and correct protruding ears. Usually, it is done by creating incisions behind the ear, so that the scars will subsequently be hidden in the natural skin crease. The surgery can be performed either under general or local anesthetic.  After the operation, a soft dressing will be left in place for three to five days and sutures are removed after seven days.
After Otoplasty, it’s normal for your ears to feel numb, but you can expect it to clear up within a few months. Although mild pain can be expected, you typically would not need painkillers for more than several days. Usually, you can return to your normal activities within ten days or less, although activities such as bending, lifting, straining, and contact sports should be avoided during the early periods after surgery.
We have conducted thousands of ear surgeries for patients of different ages, and so far, all of them were very happy with the results. Although full healing after Ear contouring may take some time, the rewarding result is long-lasting. These patients have all felt beautiful and confident about themselves, which is our ultimate goal for anyone who feels inferior because of their appearance.
For more information, please call our office at 310-550-6886, or visit our web-site at www.bhips.com.