Otoplasty In Ann Arbor, MI

Some children are born with prominent ears and often face ridicule when they begin school. Ear surgery, or otoplasty, can help to correct concerns such as large, uneven, and protruding ears, ear deformities, as well as torn or ripped ear lobes. While a majority of our patients are children, we also perform ear surgery for Ann Arbor, Michigan women and men who have always been bothered by their ears, but were not able to take corrective action until later in life.

Otoplasty

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Most patients treated are children.

This procedure is common among young children around 7 and 8 years old.

Dr. Malhotra will discuss your aesthetic preferences.

Many patients prefer their ears after surgery to be a bit closer to their head than is found in most people.

Dr. Malhotra uses a cartilage excision technique.

This technique ensures the patient’s ears are much less likely to spring back with time or pulling.

Otoplasty can be performed soon after birth.

Some children in the first few days of life can have their ears molded while their cartilage is very soft. Unfortunately, this is offered at very few centers in the nation.

Take care during post-op care.

Avoiding trauma or pulling of the ears is important for 6 weeks after surgery.

Benefits

Our patients in Michigan report how ear surgery has improved their self-confidence and self-esteem. In addition, otoplasty makes the ears lie flat against the patient’s head, which gives the ears a normal appearance.

*Each patient is unique and individual results may vary.

General Procedure

The incisions are hidden behind the ear in the natural skin crease. Prominent cartilage is then removed, allowing the ear to sit closer to the scalp. Shaping sutures are then placed to recreate the curves and rolls found on typical ears. This portion of the procedure is a delicate balance between shaping the ear and providing enough strength to give a long-lasting result. Patients will wear a headwrap which is removed after 1 day. A headband or sweatband is then worn to protect the ears. Full physical activity for non-contact sports can resume after 2 weeks if there is no risk of trauma to the ear.

Candidates

In general, a large portion of our Ann Arbor, Michigan, otoplasty patients are children. However, we do perform ear surgery for adults as well. The sooner a child can get ear surgery, the more likely they will avoid the teasing and taunting that normally comes with large, protruding ears.

Schedule A Consultation

Our Michigan plastic surgery specialists understand that the difference is in the details when it comes to achieving your desired results. Visit Dr. Malhotra and Dr. Ballard at our Ann Arbor or Jackson locations to learn more.

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