How to get a more harmoniously balanced ear shape and size

Otoplasty is a cosmetic surgical procedure that has been designed to correct a number of aesthetic concerns related to the ears to improve their appearance. It can correct size, shape and projection.

The primary goal of cosmetic ear surgery is to harmonize the proportions of the ears with your face and head. Our craniofacial plastic surgeon, Dr. Jeffrey A. Fialkov, assesses your concern by examining the contours of your ears from all angles, evaluating how they complement each other and contribute to the rest of your appearance. Achieving a pleasing and natural outcome is the consequence of a keen artistic eye, which Dr. Fialkov will augment with advanced surgical skill and a meticulously performed procedure. You’ll most likely be delighted with the outcome of your otoplasty, like his many other patients.

*Our appearance is greatly influenced by the position and size of our ears. If one or both of the ears project too far from the sides of our heads, it may not interfere with hearing, but can be visually distracting. While only 1-2% of the population suffers from this condition, it can take an enormous toll on self-esteem.*

*Overly prominent ears are a genetic condition that typically develops before birth. They’re the result of cartilage growing either improperly or in insufficient amounts while the ears form in the womb. When this occurs one or both of a person’s ears will grow to the side, protruding from the head. The folds of the ears may also become deformed. It’s possible for abnormal folds to correct themselves with time, but, unfortunately, this doesn’t always occur and the problem usually remains unresolved throughout an individual’s life. Some children (30%) are born with normal ears that begin to change in size and shape after they’re three months old. If the ear is repeatedly bent over during activities like breast feeding, its soft cartilage can become deformed.*

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What ear surgery can improve

Dr. Fialkov can achieve a more balanced and attractive contour by addressing the following with ear plastic surgery:

Protruding ears – ear pinning surgery

*Protruding ears is by far the most common concern of Dr. Fialkov’s patients. Also known as pinnaplasty or ear pinning surgery, this specific otoplasty procedure reduces the degree of projection of your ears from the head. Pinnaplasty can be safely and successfully performed on patients of a vast age group, including those who are as young as five years old. In fact, the University Hospital of North Straffordshire in the UK found that of their child patients aged 5 to 16 years old, 97% experienced an increase in happiness, 92% experienced a boost in self confidence, and 100% reported that any bullying they had experienced prior to their surgery was reduced or had completely stopped in the study, The benefits of otoplasty for children: further evidence to satisfy the modern NHS[1].*

Stretched lobes – ear lobe surgery

Thin and stretched lobes create a bottom-heavy appearance that you may find aesthetically displeasing. While it can be a genetic trait, it is more characteristic of the aging process which causes the earlobes to sag and thin. Combined with the fact that the ears never stop growing during your lifetime, stretched and enlarged earlobes are indicative of your advancing years. The benefit of cosmetic ear lobe surgery when targeting stretched earlobes is twofold: it makes the ears more balanced between the upper and lower portions as well as assists in making you look more youthful.

Stretched or torn earring holes

*A frequent result of wearing long, heavy earrings is torn lobes, a concern that only becomes more apparent with age. While this problem may not be a health risk, it can be unattractive and embarrassing. Dr. Fialkov will eliminate stretched earring holes or repair any tears for a long-lasting solution to your concern. Your surgery will be designed to achieve invisible results.*

*Protruding and misshapen ears can jeopardize the beauty and harmony of your facial features, making you look less attractive to yourself and others.*