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
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Phillip Chang
U.S. Board Certified Suite 350, 19500 Sandridge WayLansdowne, VA 20176
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Reza Miraliakbari
U.S. Board Certified Suite 310, 8501 Arlington BoulevardFairfax, VA 22031
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Timothy Mountcastle
U.S. Board Certified Suite 430, 44095 Pipeline PlazaAshburn, VA 20147
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Shlomo Widder
U.S. Board Certified Suite 630, 8230 Leesburg PikeVienna, VA 22182-2641
United States
Phillip Chang
U.S. Board Certified Suite 350, 19500 Sandridge WayLansdowne, VA 20176
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Reza Miraliakbari
U.S. Board Certified Suite 310, 8501 Arlington BoulevardFairfax, VA 22031
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