Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Plastic / Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Parkerlocated in Austin, TX.
You probably remember the kid in grade school with big ears – the one always getting teased. Large, protruding ears are the bane of childhood. As we grow older, they can make us feel self-conscious about our appearance. Perhaps, promi nent ears run in your family.
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Otoplasty, or corrective surgery for prominent ears, can be done any age after five years. By age eight, the ear cartilage has grown to nearly adult size and is resilient enough to support corrective surgery.Dr. Parker uses special suture techniques to reshape the ear cartilages into a natural shape. These techniques are well established and time-proven.
Otoplasty can give you, or your child, gratifying, permanent results quickly and effectively.
THE SURGERY
In adults, the surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia. It is recommended that children be completely asleep for the surgery, since it lasts approximately two hours. The surgery is performed through an incision behind the ear so there is no visible scar.
THE RECOVERY
After the surgery, a large protective dressing is applied for three days. Afterwards, a headband is worn by children day and night for two weeks, followed by headband use at night only for an additional four weeks. The headband helps to protect the ears from abrupt changes in position during the critical early healing period. Adults may choose to wear the headband at night only from the start. Full activity can be resumed in two20weeks, and contact sports are safe after six weeks. At first, the ears feel numb and look flat against the side of the head. Mild bruising is usual, but this subsides within two weeks. As with other plastic surgery of the face, there is a remarkable absence of pain. Everything feels back to normal within four to six weeks.
Make sure your surgery is performed by a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Parkerand in an approved facility such as the practice of Dr. E. Richard Parker.
Call our Austin, TX office today at (512) 617-7500 to schedule your consultation. We look forward to meeting you in person. Dr. Parker is a member of the ASPS and ASAPS associations and is also active in the local community organizations. Dr. Parker supports (Austin City Hall, Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin Realty Board, and Austin Rotary
.Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Austin, Texas (TX) near the areas of West Lake, Lake Austin, Rosedale, North Loop, Hyde Park, Windsor Park, Coronado Hills, Windsor Hills, Heritage Hill, University Hill, Crestview, West Lake Hills, Barton Hills, and Sunset Valley.
