Otoplasty Charlotte - Ear Tucks NC

Some people are born with ears that stick out from the side of the head and are more prominent than others. Otoplasty is a plastic surgery procedure that sets the ears back against the sides of the head, so the protrusion is minimized and the ears are brought to a normative position on the sides of the head.

The Procedure

Typical ear surgery will last around an average of 2 hours. The procedure can range from 1 1/2 hours to 3 hours, depending on the degree of correction required.

Dr. Ferrari uses a combination of techniques to get a good natural result. A very small incision is made in the back of the ear, exposing the cartilage of the ear that will be shaped to fit the new position desired closer to the sides of the head. Permanent stitches may be used to maintain the longevity of the new shape of the ear.

Ear surgery can be performed with very little visible scarring, as the incisions are made on the back of the ear in the natural fold, which is usually covered by hair. To promote symmetry, surgery is usually performed on both ears, even if the issue is only apparent in one ear, rather than both.

Results

One must look at the results of ear surgery as enhancing the natural beauty innate in every patient; the point is not perfection, but the most natural, normative look possible. This is yet another reason why direct and honest communication with Dr. Ferrari is extremely important.