Otoplasty

What is Otoplasty?

Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts, corrects the shape or position of the ear. It also corrects birth defects of the ear, as well as malformation due to injury.

Am I a good candidate for otoplasty surgery?

Children, teenagers and adults are all candidates for otoplasty surgery. Children should be healthy, five years of age or older, and able to communicate their feelings about ear surgery. Teenagers and adults should also be healthy individuals who do not smoke, and have realistic expectations.

Otoplasty – Patient 111
A man in his late 50’s who has always been bothered by prominent ears. He has worn his hair long to hide them. He is shown before and again, 6 weeks after bilateral otoplasty. He is thrilled with looking normal, and is now comfortable wearing his hair short.
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Otoplasty – Patient 110
A teenager who is bothered by prominent ears. She is shown before and again, 2 months after bilateral otoplasty. The delicate fold of the ear has been recreated with cartilage rasping using the Dingman otoabrader and sutures. The incisions are hidden in the fold behind the ear. Her mom reports that she hasn’t worn her hair down over her ears since the surgery! She is thrilled to have normal, beautiful ears.
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Otoplasty- Patient 109
A woman in her mid 20’s with a drooping and stretched earlobe piercing. She has a second piercing which she wanted to keep. She is shown 3 months after correction with an earlobe lift and again, just after re-piercing in the office.
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Otoplasty- Patient 108
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Otoplasty- Patient 107
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What should I expect during recovery?

The sutures, which are located behind the ear, are resorbable and do not need to be removed. Patients may experience bruising or itching around and under the bandages, though medication is prescribed to control any discomfort. It is important that bandages are not removed during the healing process to ensure optimal correction results.

How long do results last?

An otoplasty permanently corrects any imperfections of the ear.

“I saw 3 surgeons before meeting with Dr. Hall and by far he and his staff was the most compassionate, thorough, professional and helpful. Can’t say how pleased and comfortable he and his staff made me feel.”

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