Otoplasty is a cosmetic correction to improve ear appearance with children and adults. This aesthetic ear surgery can correct the following issues for more natural and aesthetically pleasing ears.
1. Overly Large Ears
Otoplasty is an aesthetic surgery that improves reduces the prominence of extraordinarily large or protruding ears. Our board-certified facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Parker Velargo, removes and reshapes ear cartilage for a more symmetric and balanced appearance.
2. Overly Protruding Ears
Children with protruding ears are often relentlessly teased by their peers. This problem can lead to severe confidence and self-esteem issues. Helping your child feel better about themselves to improve self-image is critical at a young age. Ear surgery can reduce excess cartilage and soften protruding ears to lay flatter against the head.
The best time for ear surgery to correct protrusion is before your child starts school. The ear matures in early childhood, and most kids can have corrective surgery between ages five and seven.
3. Misshapen Earlobes
Earlobes are misshapen for many reasons. They may be genetically small or large, altered from heavy earrings, torn because of injury, or otherwise distorted. Earlobe surgery can deliver a more natural appearance in one or both ears.
4. Folded Ear Tips (Lop Ear)
Folded ear tips (lop ear) are when the top part of each ear is folded over, creating a droopy appearance. This genetic condition can be corrected with ear surgery.
5. Unusually Small Ears
Although small ears are less common than ears that are too big, they can also cause an unwanted appearance. Plastic surgeons can enlarge and reshape ear size and contours by drafting rib cartilage and delivering it to the ears.
6. Congenital Defects
Congenital disabilities may also make the ears look abnormal. Examples can include cryptotia (where the upper ear is underneath the scalp), Stahl’s ear (where the outer ear is pointed), anotia (where one or both external ears are missing), microtia (where one or both ears are underdeveloped), and more. Ear surgery can correct these issues.
7. Ear Injuries
Ear injuries may leave lasting damage to the ears’ structure, sometimes leading to losing the ear. With ear surgery, the lost or injured ear can be reconstructed or reshaped to restore facial balance.
We’re Here to Help
If you or your child struggles with one of these ear issues, you may wish to consider ear surgery. To learn more about ear surgery, contact New Orleans Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery today. the above ear issues, ear surgery can help. Call (504) 533-8848 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
