Reshaping
Ears
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pictures are unretouched photographs of patients operated
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Many
people feel self-conscious about the shape or appearance
of their ears. Children may be subject to teasing or ridicule,
and adults may find that their hair styling options are
limited. Thus correction of protruding ears ( otoplasty
) is frequently done for women, men, and children over the
age of five. The procedure may be performed under either
local or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
Patient
Example #1, Protruding Ears - Otoplasty - Young
Female
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
13 yr. old student felt unattractive because of her
protruding ears which poked out through her usual
hair style.
Copyright Cosmetic Surgery Boston 2001 - Protruding
ears and Otoplasty 1
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Patient
Example #2, Protruding Ears - Otoplasty - "Lop
Ears" - Young Male
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
9 yr. old boy was teased and ridiculed because of
his "lop ears". After photo was taken one
week after surgery.
Copyright Cosmetic Surgery Boston 2001 - Protruding
ears and Otoplasty 2
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The
contour of the ear cartilage is altered through a concealed
incision, improving the shape and position of the ears.
The procedure takes about an hour. After surgery, a protective
dressing remains in place for one or two days. Thereafter
the hair may be washed and a ski band worn only at night
to protect the ears.
Patient
Example #3, Protruding Ears - Otoplasty - Mature
Male
Before
Surgery
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After
Surgery
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This
46 yr. old male explained that he had felt self conscious
about his ears all of his life and finally was going
to do something for myself.
Copyright Cosmetic Surgery Boston 2001 - Protruding
ears and Otoplasty 3
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