Otoplasty

Ear surgery, or otoplasty, can repair virtually any cosmetic defect with your ears, including: 

• Oversized or protruding ears 
• Lop ear (top of the ear folds downward or inward) 
• Asymmetrical ears 
• Large, stretched or torn earlobes 
• Earlobes with large creases and wrinkles 

You might be a candidate if: 

• You are not pregnant or nursing. 
• You do not have a pre-existing medical condition that makes the procedure dangerous. 
• You are not a smoker. 

• Your ear surgery is custom-tailored, and the techniques employed will depend entirely on your unique aesthetic situation.  
• Earlobe surgeries are often done in the office under local anesthesia with minimal recovery. 
• Ear pinning or surgery to correct prominent ears generally takes 2-3 hours. It can be done under local or general anesthesia and is done as an outpatient, allowing you to recover in the comfort of your own home. 
• Most patients return to work and social activities within five to seven days and can resume full activities (such as swimming and vigorous exercise) within four to eight weeks.