Ear Surgery
Deformities of the auricle have inspired much creative analysis over the years. In fact, certain characteristics have been suggested as predisposing to criminal behavior. Since the 19th century, plastic surgery techniques have been described to restore the normal relationship of the auricle to the scalp and underlying mastoid bone. The first written description of otoplasty is attributed to Ely in 1881 and since then, more than 200 techniques to correct the lopear deformity have appeared.
Modern plastic surgery techniques stress the importance of avoiding the surgical appearance of Otoplasty. Visible edges of cartilage are to be avoided, and a smooth, pleasantly shaped auricle in normal relation to the skull is desired.
Otoplasty | Ear plastic surgery
What are protruding ears?Protruding
ears are the most frequent disorders of the ears. Prominent ears are
ears that are perceived as sticking out too far from the side of the
head and can cause a severe psychological problem in men and women, boys
and girls. A lot of people find different ways to cover them with their
hair and they even avoid to go to the beach or expose their ears.Otoplasty
(plastic surgery of the ear) is the term used for the correction
technique. People who are concerned about the appearance of their ears
may eventually resort to otoplasty surgery ...Otoplasty procedure
The process:The ear plastic surgery will take about one to two hours. After the area of the ear is numbed, the skin behind the ear is cut. Thus, the remaining scar will not be visible even when the hair is gathered together. The cartilage is released, folded in the correct position and fixed with sutures. If needed the concha is also fixed with sutures and the plastic surgery is completed by removing small amount of skin and closing it. At the end of the otoplasty you will be asked to check along with your plastic surgeon the results. So it ...Torn earlobes
Excessive weight or trauma can easily overcome the strength of the earlobe tissues leading to a tear in the gentle earlobe tissues (split ears). This split may be unattractive and renders the earlobe unusable for most jewelry. Most torn earlobes can be effectively and safely corrected using delicate plastic surgery repair techniques. The cosmetic procedure is routinely performed in the office under local anesthesia with an optional sedative. After planning and marking, a small amount of lidocaine numbing solution is deposited. The procedure itself is performed without any discomfort.In order to rebuild the earlobe, the healed and scarred aspects of ...Prominent Earlobes
Earlobe ReductionEarlobes may be large from birth but commonly get bigger with age. A large earlobe may require substantial ear jewelry for appropriate balance; small studs may appear “lost” within the space of a fleshy earlobe. Large earlobes can be sagging and hang down too far which may benefit from a decrease of the hanging curvature. In other instances, the earlobe is rather fleshy and elongated requiring a decrease of the overall length. An earlobe reduction is performed in the office under local anesthesia with the option of a sedative. Sometimes, earlobe reduction is performed in conjunction with a face ...
