Otoplasty helps to reposition your ears closer to the head, as well as reducing and reshaping bends in the cartilage of the ear
Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is an aesthetic surgical procedure designed to alter the appearance of the ear. This procedure, also known as cosmetic ear surgery can achieve a number of different objectives including repositioning the ears closer to the head (a procedure known as ear pinning), reducing the size of large ears, or reshaping bends in the cartilage.
The ears may be more prominent for several reasons: they may be pushed outward by thick cartilage behind the ear, or the ear may have a cupped shape causing them to curve outward rather than bending backward toward the head. Cosmetic ear surgery is designed to fix these issues resulting in ears that meet your cosmetic goals.
Choose False Creek Healthcare Centre with confidence
For the last decade, men and women from Vancouver have chosen False Creek Healthcare Centre’s team of renowned Plastic surgeons for cosmetic ear surgery. Our surgeons have years of experience and excellence in performance and outcome with otoplasty procedures and are committed to helping you achieve the look you desire. Our pre and post operative care is exceptional, and combined with our patient-centered philosophy will provide you with a positive and rewarding experience.
About the Procedure
Several factors may cause ears to appear to be positioned too far from the head. The anti-helical fold is a portion of the ear which determines how close the ear rests to the head. If the anti-helical fold is underdeveloped it can cause the ears to stick out. An excess amount of cartilage in the area where the ear connects to the head may also push the ear forward and outward.
Your plastic surgeon will work to sculpt the ear by enhancing the anti-helical fold or reducing excess cartilage as necessary. They will make a small incision behind the ear, then draw the ear closer to the head, trimming away excess skin and cartilage as necessary. Their goal is to create a lasting and natural improvement to the appearance of the ear. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will give the ear a more natural look by creating folds and making small adjustments through the use of carefully placed stitches. The surgical incisions are small and the scars are almost imperceptible once fully healed. The full otoplasty procedure takes about two hours to perform.
Before surgery, ears are prominent being pushed outward by thick cartilage behind the ears.
Ears can be reshaped, resized or repositioned.
Correction of protruding ears uses surgical techniques to create or increase the antihelical fold (just inside the rim of the ear) and to reduce enlarged conchal cartilage (the largest and deepest concavity of the external ear).
External stitches close the incision. Techniques are individualized, taking care not to distort other structures and to avoid an unnatural “pinned back” appearance.
What to expect during recovery
Recovery from Otoplasty surgery is generally considered to be a fairly easy process. It is normal to experience some discolouration and swelling around the ears, though any discomfort can be treated through medication. Any scar tissue will be minimal, well hidden behind the ear and is likely to fade over time.
You will be required to wear a head band-style dressing around the ears for the first two weeks to help your ears to heal into their new position. Disruption of your sleep cycle may also be experienced during this time if you are accustomed to sleeping on your side, as pressure on the ear should be avoided.
You will be able to resume most normal activities almost immediately with the notable exception of strenuous exercise or any activity that puts undue stress on the ear.
Your New Look
Improvement in the shape of the ear should be noticeable almost immediately, resulting in an ear that appears natural and complements your features. Do not expect perfect symmetry; it is both unlikely and unnatural to have perfectly symmetrical ears.
Next Steps
If you are ready to discuss your cosmetic surgery needs with our board certified plastic surgeons, request a consultation today. During your consultation your patient care adviser will discuss:
Otoplasty – Ear
Otoplasty helps to reposition your ears closer to the head, as well as reducing and reshaping bends in the cartilage of the ear
Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is an aesthetic surgical procedure designed to alter the appearance of the ear. This procedure, also known as cosmetic ear surgery can achieve a number of different objectives including repositioning the ears closer to the head (a procedure known as ear pinning), reducing the size of large ears, or reshaping bends in the cartilage.
The ears may be more prominent for several reasons: they may be pushed outward by thick cartilage behind the ear, or the ear may have a cupped shape causing them to curve outward rather than bending backward toward the head. Cosmetic ear surgery is designed to fix these issues resulting in ears that meet your cosmetic goals.
Choose False Creek Healthcare Centre with confidence
For the last decade, men and women from Vancouver have chosen False Creek Healthcare Centre’s team of renowned Plastic surgeons for cosmetic ear surgery. Our surgeons have years of experience and excellence in performance and outcome with otoplasty procedures and are committed to helping you achieve the look you desire. Our pre and post operative care is exceptional, and combined with our patient-centered philosophy will provide you with a positive and rewarding experience.
About the Procedure
Several factors may cause ears to appear to be positioned too far from the head. The anti-helical fold is a portion of the ear which determines how close the ear rests to the head. If the anti-helical fold is underdeveloped it can cause the ears to stick out. An excess amount of cartilage in the area where the ear connects to the head may also push the ear forward and outward.
Your plastic surgeon will work to sculpt the ear by enhancing the anti-helical fold or reducing excess cartilage as necessary. They will make a small incision behind the ear, then draw the ear closer to the head, trimming away excess skin and cartilage as necessary. Their goal is to create a lasting and natural improvement to the appearance of the ear. During the procedure, your plastic surgeon will give the ear a more natural look by creating folds and making small adjustments through the use of carefully placed stitches. The surgical incisions are small and the scars are almost imperceptible once fully healed. The full otoplasty procedure takes about two hours to perform.
Before surgery, ears are prominent being pushed outward by thick cartilage behind the ears.
Ears can be reshaped, resized or repositioned.
Correction of protruding ears uses surgical techniques to create or increase the antihelical fold (just inside the rim of the ear) and to reduce enlarged conchal cartilage (the largest and deepest concavity of the external ear).
External stitches close the incision. Techniques are individualized, taking care not to distort other structures and to avoid an unnatural “pinned back” appearance.
What to expect during recovery
Recovery from Otoplasty surgery is generally considered to be a fairly easy process. It is normal to experience some discolouration and swelling around the ears, though any discomfort can be treated through medication. Any scar tissue will be minimal, well hidden behind the ear and is likely to fade over time.
You will be required to wear a head band-style dressing around the ears for the first two weeks to help your ears to heal into their new position. Disruption of your sleep cycle may also be experienced during this time if you are accustomed to sleeping on your side, as pressure on the ear should be avoided.
You will be able to resume most normal activities almost immediately with the notable exception of strenuous exercise or any activity that puts undue stress on the ear.
Your New Look
Improvement in the shape of the ear should be noticeable almost immediately, resulting in an ear that appears natural and complements your features. Do not expect perfect symmetry; it is both unlikely and unnatural to have perfectly symmetrical ears.
If you are ready to discuss your cosmetic surgery needs with our board certified plastic surgeons, request a consultation today. During your consultation your patient care adviser will discuss: