PLASTIC SURGERY JOURNEY: OTOPLASTY (EAR PINNING) RECOVERY

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Dr. Lam shows a patient of his one day after otoplasty orcosmetic ear pinning to show how minor the recovery can be. For more information, please visit www.lamfacialplastics.com.


Protuberant ears can be a devastating aesthetic deformity,especially for the maturing child subject to the ridicule ofhis or her peers. A simple and straightforward procedure,known in medical lingo as otoplasty, can return the ears totheir natural orientation and configuration. Two principalpathologies may exist in isolation or in combination. A"lop-ear deformity" refers to the absence of an ear-cartilagefold known as the antihelix (the smaller curved, inner ridgeof the ear that parallels the outer curve of the ear.) Thistype of deformity presents as an abnormally shaped ear thattends to flop forward. Alternatively, a "cup-ear deformity"refers to the exuberant cup-like cartilage bowl that residesnear the actual ear canal that in turn makes the ear projectout excessively. Surgery involves identifying the exactcosmetic problem and intervening in a targeted approach and ona timely basis. Oftentimes, ear surgery may be covered by insurance if done prior to adolescence.

KEY WORDS: OTOPLASTY, CUP EAR, LOP EAR, EAR DEFORMITY, PROTUBERANT EARS, EAR PINNING, COSMETIC

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