Ear Reshaping
Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty) in Los Angeles, CA
Ear reshaping, or otoplasty, improves the shape, proportions, and angle of the ears. Many people are born with protruding ears and wish the appearance of their ears was a little less noticeable. This reason is the most common one people give for ear reshaping, as it can be a source of teasing in children and self-consciousness in adults. But ear reshaping corrects other problems, too — misshapen, mismatched, or underdeveloped ears, and ears that have been damaged from illness or injury.
Dr. Bresnick in Los Angeles is skilled and experienced in all types of otoplasty procedures. The surgery requires minimal downtime and offers a lifetime of reward in improved self-esteem and confidence. Correction of even minor deformities can have enormous cosmetic and psychological benefits. Find out how otoplasty can make you feel better about your appearance and yourself. Call us today at (818) 981-3333 or schedule a consultation.
What Is Otoplasty?
Otoplasty involves reshaping the external portions of the ear to make them more attractive and less noticeable. In prominent ears, the most common problem corrected by ear reshaping, the ears have an under-developed upper ear fold (antihelix) and an overdeveloped cartilage portion in the middle region of the ear (concha). Dr. Bresnick examines each patient carefully and designs a customized plan for ear reshaping. Most patients with protruding ears benefit from a cosmetic reshaping, in which Dr. Bresnick recreates the upper ear fold while setting back or reducing the overdeveloped middle portion of the ear. The majority of the surgery takes place behind the ear, leaving no visible scars on the front of the ear.
Dr. Bresnick will tailor his approach for each ear-reshaping procedure to the patient’s needs. Some patients require extensive ear reshaping, while others may only need a minor tweak to achieve their ideal ear appearance. Come in and talk about your goals with Dr. Bresnick, and he will explain your treatment possibilities. Most of our otoplasty patients are delighted with the results we can achieve.
Ear reshaping does not affect hearing and does not change the position of the ears on the head (though the goal of the surgery is often to correct the angle at which the ears protrude from the head).
What Problems Can Ear Reshaping Surgery Correct?
Ear reshaping can fix:
- Prominent or protruding ears — ears that stick out too far from the head
- Overly large ears — a condition called macrotia
- Unusually small ears
- Lop ear — a condition in which the tops of the ears fold downward
- Shell ear — a condition in which the ear has no normal creases and no outer fold
- Large or creased and wrinkled earlobes
- Ears damaged by illness or injury, including earlobes that have been stretched or torn
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