Ear Surgeries

Protruding ears can cause a great deal of emotional anguish for children and adults alike. For a child, the frequent teasing they may endure can have long-lasting effects on self-confidence. Fortunately, ear surgery, or otoplasty, can most often be performed as soon as the ears have stopped growing, usually around age four. If an adult did not have their ears corrected as a child, they can seek otoplasty at any time with no additional risk.

Ear surgery is a very effective way to correct excessively protruding ears. The impact the procedure can have on a child's or adult's self-confidence can be profound. Click for a consultation at Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery today.

During your otoplasty, which is usually performed under local anesthetic, your surgeon will reposition your ears through an incision in the back. Depending on your condition, your cartilage will be resculpted or a piece removed. Your surgeon may also use stitches to bend and shape ear cartilage in a better position. No matter what technique you and your physician decide is best for you, the results will be immediate and you can most likely return to your normal activities that same day.

Earlobe surgery is another ear procedure appropriate for those with excessively large earlobes or earlobes that have been torn by earrings. These procedures are also straightforward. Take the first step and call Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery at 614-246-6900 today or send us an email.