Reshaping
Ears
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Many
people feel self-conscious about the shape or appearance
of their ears. Children may be subject to teasing
or ridicule, and adults may find that their hair
styling options are limited. Thus correction of
protruding ears ( otoplasty ) is frequently done
for women, men, and children over the age of five.
The procedure may be performed under either local
or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
Patient
Example #1, Protruding Ears - Otoplasty
- Young Female
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
 |
| This
13 yr. old student felt unattractive because
of her protruding ears which poked out through
her usual hair style.
Copyright Cosmetic Surgery Boston 2001 - Protruding
ears and Otoplasty 1 |
Patient
Example #2, Protruding Ears - Otoplasty
- "Lop Ears" - Young Male
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
 |
| This
9 yr. old boy was teased and ridiculed because
of his "lop ears". After photo was
taken one week after surgery.
Copyright Cosmetic Surgery Boston 2001 - Protruding
ears and Otoplasty 2 |
The
contour of the ear cartilage is altered through
a concealed incision, improving the shape and position
of the ears. The procedure takes about an hour.
After surgery, a protective dressing remains in
place for one or two days. Thereafter the hair may
be washed and a ski band worn only at night to protect
the ears.
Patient
Example #3, Protruding Ears - Otoplasty
- Mature Male
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
 |
| This
46 yr. old male explained that he had felt
self conscious about his ears all of his life
and finally was going to do something for
myself.
Copyright Cosmetic Surgery Boston 2001 - Protruding
ears and Otoplasty 3 |
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