Surgery of the Ear
Most people who dislike their ears think that they
are too large or that they stick out. Women can disguise this problem
more easily than men, because they can adjust their hairstyle to
minimize ear show. Growing up with protruding and odd shaped ears,
however, can have a huge psychological impact on a child, who may become
the object of jokes.
In today's
fashion-conscious world, ladies also tend to wear heavy earrings, which
may cause the hole in the earlobe to enlarge, or even tear if the
earrings are caught in clothing or pulled out by accident.
Cosmetic Ear Surgery,
or Otoplasty, involves a number of procedures to correct prominent
ears, as well as other problems, such as torn ear lobes or enlarged
ear-ring holes.
Surgery for Prominent Ears (Bat ears)
This procedure is
also known as pinnaplasty, and is a relatively simple and short surgery,
with minimal recovery time. It is done under Local Anesthesia in
adults, and under General Anesthesia for children, usually as a day care
surgery.
Surgery for Torn Earlobes
This involves
repairing earring holes which have become enlarged due to wearing heavy
jewelry, or have torn completely due to earrings getting caught in
clothing, or being pulled by small children.
Reconstruction of a Birth Defect
Congenital
deformities of the ears are not very common, but these defects may have a
severe impact on the psyche of the child. Depending on the ear
structures and tissues present, a number of surgical procedures can be
done to correct these deformities.
Ears Too Close To Your Head
This extremely rare
condition can be rectified by placing a piece of cartilage (or silicone)
underneath your skin and behind your ear to push your ear forward into a
normal position.
Other Ear Irregularities
Other irregularities
cause problems as well. For example, your ears can be too large, or the
upper area of your ears can droop over (Lop Ears) or be pointed. In
addition, the lobes of your ears can be too big or torn and disfigured.