If your ears are oddly shaped, they will get noticed and take all the attention away from your face. If you are uncomfortable with the way your ears look and would like to make a subtle change to them, an otoplasty procedure might just be the answer you’re looking for.

Some people aren’t happy with the way their ears are shaped or the angle at which they sit on the head. With oddly shaped ears, everything from earplugs to headphones to hats become more difficult to wear. It can also be embarrassing in social situations.

Otoplasty: Who Are the Right Candidates?

Otoplasty covers a number of outer-ear-related surgeries. It is a plastic surgery procedure that addresses the way the ears look and sit on the head. Here are a few tips that you can use to determine if you’re in need of an otoplasty surgery:

• You feel that your ears are not comfortable on your head, especially when styling your hair or wearing certain accessories.

• You feel like your ears are too big and take attention away from your face.

• Your earlobes are wide and oddly shaped.

• Your ears protrude far from your head.

• Your ears are uneven or asymmetrical.

• Your ears are oddly shaped due to an accident or genetics.

If the ears are sticking out perpendicular to the head, an otoplasty can help bring the ears closer to the head. With this surgery, the ears can be brought back to a pleasing 15 to 20 degrees. Studies have found that at those angles, the ears look more natural and out of the way.

Does Your Child Need Otoplasty?

Otoplasty isn’t just for adults; the procedure is often performed on children as well. Children with ear deformities may suffer a severe drop in confidence and may experience other issues that make them more self-conscious about their appearance. If you have a child who is in need of an otoplasty procedure, it is important for them to get it done as soon as possible.

Having confidence in yourself and your appearance is important at an early age. Everyone deserves to feel confident in their own bodies, so if you or your child is in need of ear-reshaping surgery, you should speak to your plastic surgeon about an otoplasty.

The Procedure

The entire procedure takes about an hour to complete. Otoplasty can be either performed on both ears or on one ear to make it more symmetrical with the other one. The amount of downtime experienced varies from patient to patient and depends on the work that needs to be done.

Contact Our Office

If you don’t like the way your ears look and would like to make a change, an otoplasty can help you obtain the ears you’ve always wanted. Contact the American Institute for Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation to begin your journey to beautiful-looking ears. One of our board-certified plastic surgeons, will answer any of your questions and concerns to better prepare you for an otoplasty.