Ear Surgery (otoplasty)

Aesthetic plastic surgery is used by Doctor Arons as an effective method to improve the positioning of ears if they are large in proportion to other features or protrude more than normal.

Usually, otoplasty is performed on children, just before they are ready to start school so as to avoid embarrassment and ridicule. Surgery is possible at any age, but is often recommended for children as they near total ear development at age 5 or 6. When the ears are corrected prior to the child entering school, the surgery helps eliminate potential psychological trauma. In some cases, your insurance carrier may cover this surgery.

In this procedure, the ears are positioned closer to the head by reshaping the cartilage (supporting tissue). This is usually accomplished through incisions placed behind the ear so that subsequent scars will be concealed in a natural skin crease. After surgery, a bulky dressing that goes completely around the head is worn for at least one week, and this is followed by at least one more week of a lighter dressing also intended to protect the ears. Strenuous activities and contact sports should be avoided for several weeks.