Prominent Ear Surgery (otoplasty)
You probably remember a child in grade school with prominent ears -- the one who always got teased. Large, protruding ears are the bane of childhood. Even as we grow older, they can make us feel self-conscious about our appearance.
Maybe prominent ears run in your family. About 25% of children by parents with prominent ears will also have prominent ears, and the same teasing you may have suffered as a child may be a part of your child's early years.
Otoplasty, or corrective surgery for prominent ears, can be done at any age after five years. By age five, the ear cartilages have grown to nearly adult size, and become resilient enough to support corrective surgery. Dr. Sadati uses special suture techniques to reposition the ear cartilages into a permanent and natural position.
The Procedure
In adults, the procedure can be performed under local or IV sedation anesthesia. We may recommend children be provided general anesthesia for the surgery, as it takes one hour to complete. The surgery is performed via an incision in the skin crease behind the ear, so there are minimally visible scars. After the surgery, a protective dressing is applied for 2-3 days.
Click on Image to Start Gallery
