Manhattan Ear Surgery doctors

	Robert L. Kraft, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 112-03 Queens Blvd Ste 205, Forest Hills		18 answers
	David Shafer, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 10 East 53rd Street 25th Floor, New York		14 answers
	Andrew Miller, MD Edison Facial Plastic Surgeon 1150 Amboy Ave, Edison		12 answers
	Fredrick A. Valauri, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 47 East 77th Street Suite 201, New York		10 answers
	Steven Wallach, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 1049 Fifth Ave Suite 2D, New York		8 answers
	Kevin Ende, MD Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon 635 Madison Ave. 18th Floor, New York		3 answers
	Robert M. Freund, MD New York Plastic Surgeon 170 East End Avenue Suite CS, New York		2 answers
	Darrick E. Antell, MD Manhattan Plastic Surgeon 850 Park Avenue, New York		2 answers
	Minas Constantinides, MD Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon 530 1st Ave Suite 7U, New York		2 answers

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I Have Heard that Otoplasty is Very Painful to Recover From, is this True? I have heard stories from friends who have had this procedure and read online that an otoplasty is one of the most painful cosmetic procedures, particularly after surgery. I am just wondering whether or not this is true. I find it difficult to believe as i know that many children below the age of 10 get this procedure done.

A: Otoplasty

Actually otoplasty recovery is fairly benign. Otoplasty is s very common procedure in children and adults to help "pin" the ears back and improve their natural shape.

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

How Long to Wear Headband After an Otoplasty That Involved Cartilage Excision? I had cartilage excised from both of my ears and had the ears attached with permanent sutures to the head. My surgeon said that I should wear the headband for a month and I've been wearing it 24/7 for 3 weeks, with the exception of a handful of days. Do you think I could switch to night time wear only at this point without affecting the healing or the results?

A: Headband after Otoplasty

After otoplasty, it is important to wear the headband to protect your ears. Without having you as a patient, it is impossible and also inappropriate for us to commend on or contradict what your surgeon suggested. If you are having a problem with your headband, then you should address this with your surgeon. If you post before and after pictures, we may be able to commend further.

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

How Much Does Otoplasty Cost? average ear surgery cost

A: Otoplasty Costs

Otoplasty costs, just like many plastic surgery procedures, differ from city to city and surgeon to surgeon. You may want to check with your insurance company to see if this procedure is covered - however it is usually just covered for children. Otoplasty takes 1 to 2 hours and is performed as an outpatient procedure.

Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

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	“Outstanding Procedure - Best...” If you are considering Otoplasty, please read - I was made fun of as a child and had always hoped for a way to correct my protruding ears. I started researching Otoplasty several years ago. I found this practice and liked it from the moment I arrived. The office staff is extremely friendly and accomodating. I meet the doctor and he is very open about every step of the process. He explains... more
	“Successful Otoplasty - New Jersey” In my case, my ears were asymmetrical as well as protruding so it was not a simple standard setback. We had to carefully discuss each ear and the level of setback I wanted to get a pleasing appearance and balance. Throughout this process he was very open to questions and understanding. The great part is he was able to pull it off and exceeded my expectations! My ears look very pleasing, thanks... more
	“Protruding Ears - Otoplasty Changed...” I had very protrude ears, I always wanted to get then fix, but i never had the oportunity to do it.So there was a point of my life that i got tired of all the teasing, i had suffered all the psychological effects.I am 23 years old and for a moment i thought it was too late to do it but is never too late to make a change.otoplasty is a very easy surgery, my ears look so beautiful and natural.i more
	“Bilateral Otoplasty” I got a bilateral otoplasty because my ears stuck out and i was very self-conscious about them.The surgery went fine. The local anesthesia hurt a lot but i didn't feel a thing for the actual surgery. I had the cartiledge bent and stitched on both ears using dissolvable stitches on the inside and non dissolvable on the outside. The down side is that they hurt for weeks after wards and one... more