Ear Surgery in Orlando, FL
Ears that protrude or are misshapen and uneven can affect your self-confidence, especially during childhood.
Otoplasty is a cosmetic plastic surgical procedure that corrects the ears' shape, size, and position to create a more natural look.
In addition to having exceptional surgical skills, Dr. Sweeney has a caring, compassionate nature that helps his ear surgery patients feel at ease.
Otoplasty allows an individual to show their face from any angle with confidence and overcome any anxiety and embarrassment that they may have.
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Ear Surgery Ideal Candidates
Otoplasty is a unique plastic surgery procedure that is commonly performed. If you are self-conscious about the look and shape of your ears because they protrude, are asymmetric, or are too large, an otoplasty can help you improve your appearance.
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Ear Surgery Surgical Technique
Otoplasty is performed using general anesthesia or oral and local sedation at our state-licensed ambulatory surgical center. For most patients, the incision is made behind the ear, hidden in the ear’s crease. The ear’s cartilage will be reshaped during surgery to create the patient’s desired appearance. It is common to operate on both ears to ensure they look close to symmetrical. The incisions are then secured with sutures and carefully bandaged, so they stay safeguarded as they heal. The entire procedure is typically completed in approximately two hours.
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What to Expect from Ear Surgery
Otoplasty is an outpatient procedure at the Orlando Face and Body Plastic Surgery. You will go home with a head wrap bandage, which you will leave dry and intact to protect the ears for two to three days. After removing the bandage, you will keep your ears dry until the sutures are removed at 5-6 days after surgery. The results are immediate—although there will be some swelling and bruising. It is imperative to protect the ears after surgery as the delicate sutures holding the new shape of the cartilage can break.
Dr. Sweeney and the Orlando Face and Body Plastic Surgery staff will provide you with detailed written and verbal instructions on aftercare. They will be available to address any questions or concerns that may arise.
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Reshape your ears
The wrong size, shape, or position of the ears can make a big difference in your appearance. Ear surgery can help your child avoid teasing at school or improve self-esteem if you have always felt self-conscious about your ears. Contact the Orlando Face and Body Plastic Surgery in Orlando, Florida, to schedule your appointment with plastic surgeon Dr. Walt Sweeney and learn more about otoplasty or cosmetic ear surgery.
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FAQs
Will the results of ear surgery last?
The ears typically mature faster than other parts of the face and body, which is why an otoplasty can be performed on younger patients with long-lasting results. Dr. Sweeney will assess the ears and then talk to you about realistic expectations and how long the results should last. Even as the rest of the face and body can change due to age and gravity, the effect of aging on the ears should be minimal. If an otoplasty is performed correctly and you avoid trauma, the results can last a lifetime. A second otoplasty may be performed if there are dramatic changes to the ears due to an injury.
Do I need to have both ears done or just one?
Frequently, ears are asymmetric, and even though one appears “better” than the other, both may need to be corrected. During the surgery, Dr. Sweeney will shape both ears to appear as equal as possible. However, if only one ear needs to be changed, the size and shape will be altered to match the other ear. When he develops your treatment plan, Dr. Sweeney will tell you whether one or both ears will be addressed.
What about fixing stretched or torn earlobes?
The popularity of large, heavy earrings and ear gauges have made earlobe repair a popular surgery at the Orlando Face and Body Plastic Surgery. If you are interested in having earlobe repair or reconstruction, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sweeney. He will examine the damage and let you know what may be done to restore your earlobes.
