Also called otoplasty, ear surgery is often desired by those who suffer from excessively large or protruding ears. This procedure is usually performed on children between the age of four and 14, but some adults may elect for it as well. Ear surgery can be enormously helpful improve your child’s self-esteem, comfort while sleeping, and eliminate teasing at school.
The surgery itself takes two to three hours, depending on the issues being addressed. Mayo-Clinic trained, board-certified Nashville plastic surgeon Chad Robbins, M.D., F.A.C.S., will either make an incision behind the ear or on the back of the ear. Sculpting the cartilage and skin to position the ear closer to the head, this surgery is designed to leave minimal scarring.
Patients who undergo ear surgery find that they no longer feel the need to hide their ears and enjoy an increase in self-confidence. Dr. Robbins will discuss the different techniques available for the procedure with you, as well as your aesthetic goals resulting from the surgery. To learn more see the before and after photos below:
Patient 8602: 13 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear surgery.
Patient VM673858: 30 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient 9976: 37 year old male who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient SC2544786: 23 year old male who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient 11325: 30 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning
Patient 11619: 18 year male who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient 11089: 23 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient JB527738: 71 year old male who underwent otoplasty of the right ear only.
Otoplasty – Patient JB527738
Patient ST194174: 26 year old female who had an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Otoplasty – Patient ST194174
Patient RK448579: 20 year old female who had an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Otoplasty – Patient RK448579
Patient 9584: 21 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinnig.
Patient BS896496: 56 year old male who underwent otoplasty or ear reshaping.
Patient IS598331: 12 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient 10249: 23 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear pinning.
Patient WA664998: 13 yr. old Male
Patient JA388577: 42 year old female who underwent an otoplasty or ear surgery.