Ear surgery, also known as Otoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is usually performed to set prominent ears back closer to one’s head or to reduce the size of large ears.
Most often, this type of operation is done on children between the ages of four and fourteen. Ears are almost fully grown by the age four, and the earlier the cosmetic surgery is done, the less teasing and ridicule the child will have to endure during their adolescent years. Ear surgery on adults is also possible, and there are usually no additional risks that are associated with ear surgery on an older patient, as long as they are in good health, there is no upper age limit for this type of cosmetic surgery.
Are You a Good Candidate for Ear Surgery?
People who benefit from ear surgery include:
* Protruding ear(s)- Majority of the cosmetic surgery performed on ears.
* Large ear(s)
* Abnormally shaped ear(s)
Ear surgery is often recommended for children as they near total ear development at age five or six. Correction of the ears prior to the child entering school helps eliminate potential psychological trauma from the teasing of classmates.
Results of Ear Surgery:
Usually the final results of the ear surgery are very long lasting for the individual. If you are considering if an ear surgery will benefit you, we suggest you click on one or more of the links below to connect with a qualified cosmetic plastic surgeon…
