Otoplasty (cosmetic ear surgery) corrects ear abnormalities, including protruding ears, overly large ears or misshapen ears.
This surgery can also correct ears that have been damaged by trauma. Otoplasty offers a permanent solution that can improve the appearance of your ears and boost your self-confidence.
Otoplasty is surgery to correct structural ear abnormalities. This reshaping surgery aims to provide a more natural appearance to your ear and can improve self-confidence. It doesn’t impact or improve a person’s ability to hear sounds.
Why do people get otoplasty?
People might get otoplasty if they were born with:
- Misshapen ears or ear lobes.
- Protruding ears.
- Small, constricted ears.
- Ears with missing cartilage.
The symptoms listed above are congenital conditions. (“Congenital” means you’re born with it.) But surgeons also perform otoplasty on people who sustained ear injuries or trauma during a traumatic event (like car wrecks, dog bites or sports-related injuries).
Cauliflower ear is a common injury among boxers, wrestlers and mixed martial artists. If you have permanent damage as a result of cauliflower ear, your surgeon may recommend otoplasty.
What’s the best age for otoplasty?
Anyone with fully developed ears can get otoplasty. That said, surgeons perform the majority of otoplasty procedures on children after age 4. Some adults choose otoplasty as well.
What are the different types of otoplasty?
There are different types of otoplasty, including:
Ear pinning
Surgeons recommend this type of otoplasty if you or your child have prominent ears that stick out. The goal of ear pinning is to bring your ears in closer to the sides of your head and reshape malformed cartilage.
Ear reduction
People with large or oversized ears (macrotia) may benefit from an ear reduction. During this procedure, a surgeon will remove tissue to make your ears smaller.
Ear augmentation
Sometimes, people have misshapen ears, small ears or ears that haven’t fully developed (microtia). The goal of ear augmentation is to increase the outer portion of your ear. This usually requires cartilage or tissue grafting.
What are the benefits of otoplasty?
Otoplasty offers notable benefits, including:
- Correction of prominent, protruding or misshapen ears.
- Increased self-confidence.
- Safe treatment.
- Permanent results.
What is the recovery time?
Full otoplasty recovery usually takes between six and eight weeks. But you’ll probably notice visual improvements in two to three weeks. Keep in mind that healing times vary from person to person.
Does otoplasty last forever?
Otoplasty can last the rest of your life. Results from the procedure are typically permanent.
FAQ
How long does otoplasty take?
Otoplasty surgery takes between one and three hours, depending on your specific situation.
What happens after this procedure?
After otoplasty, your surgeon will place a dressing over your ears. You’ll need to keep the dressing clean and dry. Your healthcare provider will tell you how to care for your dressing.
During otoplasty recovery, you should:
- Avoid touching your ears.
- Choose clothes that you don’t have to pull over your head (like button-up shirts).
- Sleep on your back and avoid resting or putting pressure on your ears.
When can my child go back to school?
Following otoplasty surgery, your child can return to school in about one week. But they’ll still need to reduce physical activity, such as recess, sports or gym class.
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