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Ear Pinning Surgery
Enjoy your New Shape with More Natural-Looking Ears!
Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of large ears. Other ear deformities can also be treated surgically. With over 40 years of combined experience, the board-certified surgeons at Longwood Plastic Surgery have helped numerous patients (both young and old) achieve more natural-looking ears through advanced surgical techniques.
How Does A Ear Pinning Surgery Work?
Most patients have their procedure done at our private surgical facility under either general or sedation anesthesia. Ear surgery usually takes between one to three hours. The specific techniques used will depend on the problem. Your board-certified surgeon will speak with you about all of your options in-depth at the time of your initial consultation. Longwood Plastic Surgery prides itself on providing individualized patient-centric care for everyone who walks through our door.
With one of the more common techniques, the surgeon makes a small, well-hidden incision in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. He or she will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Non-removable stitches may be used to help maintain the new shape. Occasionally, the surgeon will remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete.
Am I a Good Candidate for Ear Pinning Surgery?
Most patients, young and old alike, are thrilled with the results of ear surgery. But keep in mind that the goal is improvement, not perfection. Don’t expect both ears to match perfectly – perfect symmetry is both unlikely and unnatural in ears. If you’ve discussed the procedure and your expectations with the surgeon before the operation, chances are, you’ll be able to benefit from ear pinning surgery.
LPS also offers other earlobe procedures including repair of split earlobes from earrings and earlobe shortening. We remove keloids from earlobes as well. Speak with your surgeon about what’s right for you at the time of your initial consult.
Ear Pinning Surgery
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If you would like to schedule an in-person consultation, please fill out the form on this page or call (617) 383-6250 and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Longwood Plastic Surgery will reach out to you promptly.
