Cosmetic Surgery of the Ears

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.