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Choosing a Well Qualified Otoplasty Surgeon for Revision?

asked 3 months ago by fas12
Latest answer by Philip Young, MD
Question viewed 107 times
Tags: choosing a surgeon, revision

I want a revision otoplasty as my original several years ago was undercorrected / relapsed. How do I choose a qualified surgeon? I met with a national expert on facial plastic surgery who has been around for decades and written many books and articles. He assured me he has done many of these operations over the years and had about a 1/2 dozen B&As to share. I liked his work but wonder if it's critical to choose a doctor who specializes only in ears to perform my case as it is a revision. Thanks!

4 answers to Choosing a Well Qualified Otoplasty Surgeon for Revision?

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Otoplasty revision and how to choose the best doctor

I would your intuition. There are many doctors out there that can do otoplasty. You want one with good results and someone that will listen to you and do what you want to do during the procedure. This is perhaps the most important thing to do. Revision is very difficult at times especially for the overcorrected state. You are in the undercorrected state and I think your situation will be easier. It will entail the same approaches that were originally done but you just have to do more of it... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Finding a top otoplasty surgeon

The short answer is "no," you don't need to find someone super-specialized in ear surgery for this. My bias is to go with someone who primarily works on faces vs. body, but by your description you've already found someone who seems eminently qualified. Good luck with your revision, --DCP
David C. Pearson, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty king

Not sure where you are located Fas12, but some of the very best that I know personally are in California. Burt Brent, MD does nothing but ears and has for decades. I know Dr. Mabrie in San Fran does a lot. What you want to see is the evidence. Who's got the photos and specifically, who has examples of revision work. I enjoy otoplasty very much and it's a significant part of my practice. You may find it hard to locate a surgeon who super specializes... more
Chase Lay, MD

Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty Revision Surgeon Selection?

Thank you for the question. No, it is not “critical to choose a doctor who specializes only in ears” (you probably won't be able to find an “only ear specialist”) to perform your revisionary otoplasty surgery. It is important however to find a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon who can demonstrate significant experience with otoplasty surgery. I hope this helps. see video
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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