How long won't I be able to feel my ears?

An otoplasty can be performed on 1 ear, or both ears depending upon the anatomy.  If only one ear sticks out, than only one ear surgery is performed.  In our practice, we ask patients to wear a headband at night sleeping for the first 2 weeks after the procedure, however is unnecessary to wear a...

Changing the shape of the external ear (otoplasty) does not affect hearing, as the part of the ear pertinent to hearing are beyond the ear canal and ear drum.  Consult a plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon for your ear-shaping desires, and make sure you follow with an ENT doctor for your hearing ...

After a successful otoplasty to improve the position of protruding ears, it is common for the patient to want a new or different hairstyle/haircut.  Many patients of both genders hide their ‘large ears’ with their hair. So a new and shorter style can be exciting. Once the incisions are clos...