PLASTIC SURGERY: Otoplasty- Cosmetic Ear Reshaping/Pinning

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Dallas Otoplasty. Dr. Samuel Lam, Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon discusses with you how he would perform your otoplasty, or cosmetic ear reshaping. For more information about facial plastic surgery, cosmetic facial surgery, facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty etc., please visit www.lamfacialplastics.com.

Protuberant ears can be a devastating aesthetic deformity, especially for the maturing child subject to the ridicule of his or her peers. A simple and straightforward procedure, known in medical lingo as otoplasty, can return the ears to their natural orientation and configuration. Two principal pathologies may exist in isolation or in combination. A "lop-ear deformity" refers to the absence of an ear-cartilage fold known as the antihelix (the smaller curved, inner ridge of the ear that parallels the outer curve of the ear.) This type of deformity presents as an abnormally shaped ear that tends to flop forward. Alternatively, a "cup-ear deformity" refers to the exuberant cup-like cartilage bowl that resides near the actual ear canal that in turn makes the ear project out excessively. Surgery involves identifying the exact cosmetic problem and intervening in a targeted approach and on a timely basis. Oftentimes, ear surgery may be covered by insurance if done prior to adolescence.

Dr. Lam is board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has authored three major facial plastic surgery textbooks, including Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation: A Practical and Systematic Guide to the Aging Face, Cosmetic Surgery of the Asian Face, and the recently published Complementary Fat Grafting. Dr. Lam has also published over 100 book chapters and scientific articles on the subject of facial plastic surgery and lectures nationally almost on a monthly basis on facial plastic surgery and has lectured over 100 times to date. Visit www.lamfacialplastics.com.

KEY WORDS: PLASTIC SURGERY, FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY COSMETIC SURGERY, OTOPLASTY, EAR RESHAPING, EAR PINNING, CUP EAR DEFORMITY, LOP EAR DEFORMITY, FACIAL PLIASTC SURGEON, DR. SAMUEL M. LAM, PLANO, TEXAS, WWW.LAMFACIALPLASTICS.COM.

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[christopher16100]

Hi,i was wondering would there be any problems/risks in reducing the cup part of the ear.

My folds are fine its just the cup needs reducing, im abit concerned about future problems.

thanks

[samlammd]

@christopher16100 if done well, there are really minimal risks of cup ear correction.

[ecalb1]

Yeah that sounds right. So is that a mistake by the doctor where pulled the center too far but not the top. Or do you have to pay extra for that.

[samlammd]

@ecalb1 you have to speak with your surgeon about that.

[ecalb1]

@samlammd Ok, thank you very much for your help :).

[samlammd]

@ecalb1 my pleasure.

[samlammd]

@ecalb1 that is known as a telephone deformity in which the center is pulled too far in and the top is not pulled in enough. however, i don't know if that is the case but that is what you are describing.

[ecalb1]

Hey doc. I've got a question. When you get the surgery done does the surgeon pin back the top part of the ear as well because otherwise the top part would look elf like and also stick out a bit too. If the surgeon pins back the ear but the top sticks out a bit does that that was a mistake made by the surgeon. What i mean by that is when the bottom part of the ear is pinned back the top part sticks out more. Hope you understand what i meant. Please answer as soon as you can. Thank you.

[samlammd]

@Sambucca again, i would really have to see you.

[Sambucca]

@HitMeWithASpork

I have exactly the same problem. I get criticised for having 'elf' ears all the time. The tops do not curl down, particularly on the right ear, giving a pointy appearance. Please tell me what I can do.