Otoplasty
Otoplasty (ear surgery) is a cosmetic procedure that changes the shape, position, or proportion of the ears, most commonly performed to pin back protruding ears closer to the head.
Definition
Otoplasty (ear surgery) is a cosmetic procedure that changes the shape, position, or proportion of the ears, most commonly performed to pin back protruding ears closer to the head.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Otoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures commonly performed on children — it can be done as early as age 5-6 when ear cartilage is stable enough for correction and before school-age teasing becomes an issue. The most common reason for otoplasty is prominent ears (ears that stick out more than 2cm from the head). Techniques include cartilage scoring, suture techniques (Mustardé and Furnas sutures), and cartilage excision. The procedure takes 1-2 hours under local anesthesia with sedation (adults) or general anesthesia (children). A headband is worn for 4-6 weeks post-surgery (full-time for 2 weeks, then nighttime only). Results are permanent. Other otoplasty procedures include earlobe repair (torn from earrings), earlobe reduction, and ear reconstruction for congenital deformities (microtia). Cost ranges from $3,000-$7,000. Insurance may cover otoplasty when deemed medically necessary for congenital deformities.
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Common phone questions about otoplasty — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1At what age can my child get otoplasty?
- 2Is otoplasty covered by insurance?
- 3Is ear pinning surgery permanent?
- 4What is recovery like after otoplasty?
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Front Desk answers questions about otoplasty for adults and children, discusses insurance coverage for congenital cases versus cosmetic, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
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Common questions about otoplasty.
Otoplasty (ear surgery) is a cosmetic procedure that changes the shape, position, or proportion of the ears, most commonly performed to pin back protruding ears closer to the head. Otoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures commonly performed on children — it can be done as early as age 5-6 when ear cartilage is stable enough for correction and before school-age teasing becomes an issue. The most common reason for otoplasty is prominent ears (ears that stick out more than 2cm from the head).
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about otoplasty for adults and children, discusses insurance coverage for congenital cases versus cosmetic, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about otoplasty for adults and children, discusses insurance coverage for congenital cases versus cosmetic, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk answers questions about otoplasty for adults and children, discusses insurance coverage for congenital cases versus cosmetic, provides pricing, and schedules consultations.
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