American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons

or share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Share your journey with other people just like you on the Patient Community

or post your question to Ask a Surgeon to get an authoritative and trustworthy answer from our ASPS member surgeons. The views expressed in Ask a Surgeon and the Patient Community are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Ear Surgery

A simple solution to torn and stretched earlobes

A simple solution to torn and stretched earlobes

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Thursday, March 6, 2025

If you've ever dealt with a torn earlobe or stretched-out piercing, you know how frustrating it can be and how it can leave you feeling self-conscious. Damaged earlobes, no matter how you got them – heavy earrings, accidental snags or oversized gauges that no longer fit your style – don't have to be permanent.

Let's hear it for otoplasty!

Let's hear it for otoplasty!

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Friday, September 13, 2024

What is otoplasty, and how can it change your appearance? Let's hear it for the ears and the surgical procedures that can transform their shape, address congenital deformities and repair tears and trauma.

Reshaping a child's confidence with ear pinning surgery

Reshaping a child's confidence with ear pinning surgery

Daisy Brumby | Freelance Writer Tuesday, July 30, 2024

It's no secret that kids can be cruel. Teasing and bullying can be particularly harsh for children with prominent ears. Ear pinning surgery, or otoplasty, can reposition the ears and empower children and adults to take control of their appearance and boost their self-esteem, reducing social stress and inspiring a new sense of confidence.

Music to your ears: An examination of otoplasty procedures

Music to your ears: An examination of otoplasty procedures

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Friday, June 28, 2024

Did you know that there is a solution in the world of plastic surgery to improve the appearance of the ears? Otoplasty, which is a cosmetic ear surgery, boasts one of the highest patient satisfaction rates.

Six procedures to get now to be summer-ready

Six procedures to get now to be summer-ready

Kaitlin Clark | Freelance Writer Tuesday, May 3, 2022

While the pandemic was a rough time for many, it certainly didn't negatively impact the popularity of cosmetic procedures and surgeons are anticipating patient requests will shift slightly as they start to set their eyes on a summer vacation or a beach weekend.

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