Ear Surgery
Otoplasty
Ear surgery, or otoplasty, improves the shape, position and proportion of the ear. It can correct a birth defect of the ear structure.
Who is a good candidate for ear surgery?
Children who are good candidates for ear surgery are:
- Healthy, without a life-threatening illness or untreated chronic ear infections
- Generally 5 years old, or when a child's ear cartilage is stable enough for correction
- Cooperative and follow instructions well
- Able to communicate their feelings and do not voice objections when surgery is discussed
Teenagers and adults who are good candidates for ear surgery are:
- Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
- Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for ear surgery
- Nonsmokers
Ear surgery is a highly individualized procedure and you should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.
Surgeons In Your Area
William Abouhassan, MD
285 East State St. Suite 600 Ohiohealth / Ohio St...Columbus, OH 43215
Cristiane Ueno, MD
915 Oletangy River Rd Dept of Plastic and Reconst...Columbus, OH 43210
William Abouhassan, MD
285 East State St. Suite 600 Ohiohealth / Ohio St...Columbus, OH 43215
Cristiane Ueno, MD
915 Oletangy River Rd Dept of Plastic and Reconst...Columbus, OH 43210