Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) Newport Beach, CA | Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS

Understanding Ear Surgery

Having ears that do not complement your facial features can create personal insecurities. Otoplasty offers a surgical solution for patients seeking to address ear size, shape, or projection concerns. At Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, board-certified surgeons specialize in transforming ear appearance with precision and expertise.

What is Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)?

Otoplasty, commonly known as ear pinning, is a surgical procedure designed to reshape and resize ears. Specialized techniques can address multiple ear-related aesthetic concerns, including:

• Ears that protrude too far from the head
• Ears that are disproportionately large
• Asymmetrical or abnormally shaped ears
• Elongated or stretched earlobes

Ear Surgery Procedure Details

Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery offers comprehensive otoplasty techniques tailored to individual patient needs. Depending on specific concerns, procedures can be performed under local or general anesthesia and typically require one to three hours to complete.

Surgical Techniques

Surgeons utilize precise methods to modify ear cartilage, including:

• Reshaping protruding ears by bringing them closer to the head
• Making strategic incisions behind the ears to minimize visible scarring
• Carefully reconstructing cartilage to achieve natural-looking results

Recovery and Results

Recovery from ear surgery is typically straightforward. Patients can expect initial bandages and may need to wear a protective headband during initial healing. Most individuals can resume normal activities within days, with complete healing occurring over several weeks.

Candidate Considerations

Ideal candidates for ear surgery include healthy individuals seeking to improve ear appearance. The procedure can be performed on children as young as five and adults of any age who have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes.

Cost Considerations

The national average cost for ear surgery ranges around $3,736, though individual prices vary based on procedure complexity and geographic location. Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery offers personalized consultations to provide accurate cost estimates.

For more information about Ear Surgery in Newport Beach, CA, submit an enquiry to Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS.