Otoplasty

Question : Is an overnight stay in the hospital required for children undergoing ear surgery? Answer : I assume that you are inquiring about otoplasty surgery of the ears in children. I do not keep children overnight for corrective surgery of the ears. The otoplasty procedure is usually completed in about 90 minutes for both… [Read More]

Question : How long does it usually take for children to recover from otoplasty surgery? Answer : Children recover from surgery significantly quicker than adults. The biggest issue that I have with children who have undergone otoplasty is not pain, or post operative fatigue, but, trying to keep them less active during the healing phase… [Read More]

Question : Is it possible for me to have my ear surgery performed with local anesthesia? Answer : I have performed otoplasty under local anesthesia. Once the ears have been injected with local anesthesia, there is no pain and otoplasty is well tolerated. My choice in adults, however, is to give twilight anesthesia or IV… [Read More]

Question : I’m considering otoplasty for my son but I’d like to know if ears that stick out ever improve as children age. Answer : If you are considering otoplasty for your son and he is older than 5 years of age, it is extremely unlikely that the prominant ears that you see now will… [Read More]

Question: My ears are big but it’s only the top portion of my ears. How is this addressed with otoplasty? Answer: People who seek otoplasty do not all have the same issues with their ears. Some people have very prominent ears and some people not only have prominent ears but, also, ears that are poorly… [Read More]

Question: I have always had ears that stick out. I’d like them fixed but I don’t want a drastic change. Can the ears be subtly improved with otoplasty? Answer: Otoplasty for prominent ears is not a one surgery that fits all patients. Generally, the norms for the position of the ears in any individual are… [Read More]

Question: I am very excited about my upcoming otoplasty. I know it will change the shape of my ears, but will it have any effect on my hearing at all? Answer: Otoplasty will absolutely change the appearance of your ears and you should be very excited to have the otoplasty performed if you have always… [Read More]

Question: Is otoplasty just for ears that stick out or can it fix large ears too? Answer: Otoplasty can be used for a variety of reasons when addressing an ear. The most common reason to perform otoplasty is for prominent ears, but, modifications to the shape and size of the ears are also made during… [Read More]

Question: I’ve been researching otoplasty for my son and was surprised to see that recurrence of the problem is a possible complication. How would this happen and how common is it? Answer: One of the potential complications of otoplasty surgery is recurrence of prominent ears. I use a suture otoplasty technique. If one of the… [Read More]