Otoplasty

This amazing surgeon has a passion and a skill for performing Otoplasty. I was referred to this dedicated surgeon by Dr. Hubbard, Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute. Upon meeting Dr. Byrd, I was felt very comfortable and was impressed by his knowledge and interest in my ears. I am not easy to impress in consultation. He is an excellent educator about deficiencies/ deformities of the ear and explained everything that would go on during the operation and the first few days after. My ears actually had many more deformities / deficiencies than I thought. I just knew I two asymmetrical ears and that one protruded more than the other. I knew the lobes certainly were not beautiful and that the tops were not perfectly rounded. Dr. Byrd did not even stop there...he showed me what he plan to correct on my entire ear and it was a lot. My right ear was very complicated. It felt great to be a patient, instead of having to ask a million questions and beg for additional things to be enhanced. You do not have to ask many questions during consult with Dr. Byrd because everything will be fully explained in detail. Dr. Byrd is a bit of a perfectionist. His staff are extremely nice, especially Cecilia. Cecilia has responded to everything by phone, text, or email. I developed a slight infection in the stitch area in my right ear (required more work) after I returned home (8 days post-op). I suppose I suspected something was wrong 2 weeks post op. Cecilia and Dr. Byrd were on top of everything (response, instructions, medications) within hours. Dr.Byrd and Cecilia have continued to monitor my progress.
My motivation for this procedure was I am tired of hiding my ears with my hair and just desire to wear my hair up. You can not wash your hair because you will be wearing special molds for your hair but don’t worry the OR staff actually made mine look cute and I used dry shampoo and pins / clips if it fell (day 5/6). You can shower with the water proof headband (pink band in photos). You will need to wear it most all of the time but it’s so worth it. I requested a handicap room so I could have a hand held shower. The procedure is a little uncomfortable depending on the amount of work you have done. However the pain is nothing compared to breast augmentation, abdominoplasty, and especially revisions. My left ear did not hurt as much as the right (more extensive work). Overall It feels so nice to have normal ears. I am exceptionally happy with the outcome of my procedure and appreciate the time and energy that Dr. Byrd invested into the consultation, surgery, and after care. I am happy to hear that Dr. Byrd is considering to continue to do Otoplasty and the Ear Well if he decide to retire.