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Ear Surgery: Otoplasty in Dallas

Ear surgery in Dallas helps patients to improve the shape, position, and proportion of the ear. Otoplasty is also performed to modify the ear’s structure or reduce or reposition disproportionately large or prominent ears. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Azouz’s goal for an otoplasty is to create a more natural look with better-positioned ears that complement and balance the patients’ faces.

Ear Surgery

Am I a candidate for ear surgery?

Ear surgery or Otoplasty is performed in children as young as 5 and in older adults. Patients have a variety of ear anomalies that are both congenital and caused by injury or trauma. These include the following:

Outstanding Ear
Cauliflower Ear
Lop-Ear
Folded Ear
Constricted Ear
Stahls Ear (Spock Ear)
Gauged Ear (Patients who have undergone piercing or ear gauging)
Post Traumatic Ear Loss
Ear Asymmetry
Enlarged Ear

Ear surgery in Dallas can also be performed on adults and correct split ears from earrings.

Ear surgery benefits

There are a variety of benefits for cosmetic ear surgery. Otoplasty can create more facial balance, can improve the shape of the ear. Otoplasty can correct cupped, outstanding, folded, protruding, gauged, cauliflower, and enlarged ear deformities. Many patients report that otoplasty improves their self-confidence and this is often true in adults and young children.

How Ear surgery is performed in Dallas?

The extent of the procedure depends on your desired goals and what Dr. Azouz believes is appropriate to achieve your ideal results. Ear Surgery usually takes about one to two hours, although complicated procedures may take longer. Dr. Azouz will create small incisions on the back of the ears, which are concealed in the natural crevices of the ear so that virtually no scar will be visible after the healing period. The ear cartilage can be folded or removed as needed to reshape the ear and bring it closer to the head, improving the appearance of the patient. Otoplasty is also sometimes called ear pinning but no actual pinning back of the ears is performed despite the name.

Anesthesia for Ear surgery

Dr. Azouz aims for the patient to have the best experience possible. Many patients have varying desires in how awake or how asleep they would like to be during plastic surgery. Dr. Azouz performs otoplasty under local and sedation. Some patients desire deep sedation, and others wish for light sedation or no sedation. With local anesthesia and sedation, patients tend to have a quicker recovery as compared to general anesthesia.

Ear surgery recovery

After otoplasty, your ears will be covered in bandages for protection and support. It is common to feel some discomfort and itching which are usually well controlled with medications prescribed by Dr. Azouz. Dr. Azouz recommends trying not to rub or place excessive force on the incisions after ear surgery. A few days after otoplasty, Dr. Azouz will remove your bandages. Dr. Azouz will guide the use of headbands that cover, support, and protect the ears.

Combination of an Ear surgery with other plastic surgeries

Ear surgery in Dallas can be combined with a variety of plastic surgery procedures, including:

Ear Surgery

· Facelift

· Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)

· Neck lift

· Chin augmentation (chin implant)

· Brow lift

· Laser skin resurfacing

Ear surgery can also be performed in combination with breast and body surgery such as liposuction, mini tummy tuck, breast augmentation, or breast lift.

Ear surgery cost

Ear surgery cost can widely vary. After a physical evaluation, Dr. Azouz will determine the ear surgery cost on an individual basis. Insurance does not routinely cover the cost of ear surgery; however, Dr. Azouz provides different financing options to make ear surgery in Dallas affordable for his patients.

Ear surgery results

Results are usually immediate and permanent, providing a life-long benefit to the patient’s appearance and self-esteem. Patients often return home shortly after the otoplasty is complete. As with any surgical procedure, Dallas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Azouz provides specific aftercare instructions and close follow-up care to ensure ideal results are achieved and a safe and healthy recovery.

Schedule your consultation with Dr. Azouz

For patients who are self-conscious about the size, shape, or position of their ears, otoplasty may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Call at 972 702 8888 or contact Azouz Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery to schedule your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Azouz today.

Ear surgery FAQs

Can insurance cover otoplasty?

Otoplasty is deemed a cosmetic operation by most insurance companies.

What causes prominent or outstanding ears?

What kind of dressing will I wear after otoplasty?

Can I have one ear set back and not the other?

Is it possible to fix an ear lobe that was damaged by an ear ring or ear gauge?

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WHAT PATIENTS ARE SAYING

“A huuuuuuge thanks to Dr. Azouz and the wonderful job he did on my laser resurfacing. I felt like a million bucks on my wedding day and I couldn't have achieved that level of confidence without him! So grateful!” - Katie

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