Seattle Otoplasty - Ear Reshaping Surgery

Seattle Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)

Performed to correct protruding ears of children and adults, otoplasty re-shapes or "pins back" protruding ears making them harmonize with the face for a better appearance. For patients in Seattle, otoplasty can be performed on children as young as 5 or 6, when ear growth is nearly complete and teasing can be most harsh. Though it can be performed on adults as well, it is most successful on younger patients with more malleable cartilage. Though the procedure is most commonly sought to correct protruding ears, otoplasty can also reshape ears, reduce them in size, or make them more symmetrical.

This common cosmetic procedure can be performed under local or general anesthesia and usually lasts about 2 hours. The Seattle otoplasty surgeon uses an incision behind the ear to reposition or reshape the ear for optimal aesthetic results. Scars are hidden in the natural fold of the ear. After surgery, dressings are applied to the ears and the patient can return home. Pressure on the ears should be avoided for a week or more, and a headband may be recommended to keep the ears in position.

The skilled plastic surgeons at The Gallery of Cosmetic Surgery offer state-of-the-art facial plastic surgery to their patients in the Seattle area. For more information on otoplasty, or to schedule a free consultation, contact us online or call (425) 775-3561 or (866) 346-0000.

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