Usually, the condition is symmetrical to both ears. The final shape that the surgery will aim for will depend on the initial structure of the ear and how the cartilage is placed. If your otoplasty in Oklahoma City is only for one ear, we’ll pattern the shape after the normally formed ear.
Treatment Highlights
Treatment Time:
1.5 hours
Anesthesia Type
Local or IV Sedation
Downtime:
2 to 4 days
What Is Otoplasty?
Ears may not be the first thing you think about when you imagine parts of the body that can cause insecurity, but there are many people who greatly dislike how their ears look. At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, we can address these issues for both adults and children using otoplasty in Oklahoma City.
Otoplasty, also known as “ear pinning,” can reshape the ears to balance and improve their appearance. Our expert surgeons can also restore torn or stretched earlobes to help your ears look normal.
- Misshapen ears
- Disproportionate ears
- Ears that protrude too far
What To Expect From Otoplasty
01
Consultation
To kick off treatment, we begin with a personal consultation with one of our surgeons. You have the chance to talk with an expert about your concerns and hear their recommendations for treatment. You discuss all your options, finding the best solution for your ears.
02
Anesthesia
Once you’ve decided that otoplasty in Oklahoma City is the right option for you, your surgeon will offer you the options of using either local anesthetic or IV sedation. They’ll talk about the pros and cons for both before helping you choose the options that are right for you. After that, they discuss the process for your otoplasty, including before surgery and after surgery instructions.
03
Procedure
For protruding ears, your surgeon reforms the cartilage and supports it using splints, sometimes trimming away soft tissue. They reposition the ears by tightening the skin and then suturing the incision closed. For hidden ears, your surgeon reshapes the cartilage by repositioning it and supporting it with splints. This may include tissue grafting.
04
Recovery
After surgery, we wrap your ears in bandages to maintain the shape and prevent complications with healing. Your surgeon will go over your aftercare instructions with you once more before scheduling your follow-up appointment. During the followup, they remove the bandages and see how your ear is healing.
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Benefits of Otoplasty
Otoplasty improves our patient’s facial harmony, symmetry, and balance. This improvement leads to enhanced self-confidence and beauty.
You won't have to worry about hiding your ears anymore—after improving your appearance with otoplasty, you can enjoy having beautiful looking ears.
We customize every ear pinning procedure to match the patient's specific needs and face shape. You can trust your results will help elevate your appearance.
Most patients do not need a secondary otoplasty procedure to maintain their results. If you follow the aftercare instruction your team provides you, then you can expect your results to be permanent.
Taking Guesswork Out of The Equation
At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, we prioritize your goals and your safety, ensuring you have an enjoyable cosmetic experience and results you love.
About Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates
Confidence is priceless.
At Cosmetic Surgery Affiliates, we recognize that aesthetics is an investment in yourself. The bond we have with ourselves is the most important one, yet often we tend to overlook it. Our surgeons are dedicated to helping you strengthen this connection. Looking and feeling your best is essential to living your best life, and here, we help you have it all.
Otoplasty FAQs
On average, children from 5 to 6 years old are ideal candidates for otoplasty in Oklahoma City since the ear will have finished developing, and the cartilage and tissues will still be soft, making it easy to reshape. This age is also recommended as it is a time before any schooling, which helps avoid teasing.
You have a very possible chance of results becoming permanent. Even as the body changes due to age and gravity, the changes to the ear will be minimal, and patients do not usually need a secondary otoplasty.
