Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas

Otoplasty, commonly just called "ear surgery," or "ear pinning," is a common plastic surgery procedure in Dallas / Fort Worth for both children and adults. It is most commonly used to correct prominent ears, although otoplasty techniques are used on many ear deformities as well. Typically, otoplasty in children is often delayed until after the child reaches the age of three with the majority of procedures being deferred until the age of five to seven.

If you're interested in otoplasty for yourself or your child, click to request $100 off your consultation and come in to talk with Dallas plastic surgeon Dr. Steve Byrd today.

My Approach

There are several different, well-established techniques utilized in correcting the three-dimensional contour of the ear. These involve combinations of cartilage scoring, cartilage suturing, and cartilage resection. The incision is placed behind the ear to avoid visible scarring.

Are You a Candidate?

If you've always been self-conscious about the size of your ears, or if you constantly find yourself trying to cover your ears with your hair or a cap, you may very well be a good plastic surgery candidate in Dallas. Ears normally project 15 - 18cm from the head in the mid-portion of the ear. If your ears protrude beyond that distance, surgery can position the ears to these normal distances.

How the Procedure is Performed

The Consultation

By requesting a consultation prior to otoplasty, you can have a discussion with your physician to determine how surgery can help you and if you have reasonable expectations. Measurements will be taken to see if the ears do in fact stick out further than normal. Once an agreement has been reached, and both doctor and patient are satisfied with the agreement, the details of the surgery can be decided upon.

Day of Surgery

Prior to sedation, surgeon and patient will review the pending surgery and expected outcome.

Surgery

The surgery may last between two and three hours. A pre-determined sequence of cartilage manipulations will assist the surgeon in crafting the ears into a more normal shape and protrusion from the head. When the surgery is completed, each ear is packed with medicated gauze to minimize the chance for fluid collection between the skin and cartilage. A bulky bandage is wrapped around the head to hold the gauze packing in place. Otoplasty cosmetic surgery carries little risk and can be done as an outpatient procedure in any accredited facility. The majority of my cases are done at Dallas Day Surgery Center. The staff is exceptional and extremely skilled, and the facility is very comfortable for our patients and their families.

Recovery

There's really no need to go through life feeling self-conscious about your ears. Otoplasty is a simple procedure that can do a lot for your self-image. Print your coupon for $100 off your consultation and call us at 214.821.966 to arrange an appointment in our downtown Dallas plastic surgery office on N. Washington Avenue.