Do Your Feel Uncomfortable About Your Ears?

Otoplasty in Honolulu | Cosmetic Ear Surgery

Overly prominent or large ears can significantly impact your appearance – and your self-confidence. They can be concerning for adults, teens, and children alike. Fortunately, ear surgery procedures (otoplasty) can help protruding or overly large ears.

If you’re concerned about the appearance of your ears, seeing Dr. Tan for otoplasty in Honolulu can be an excellent option. She is one of Oahu’s best facial plastic surgeons and has significant experience in ear-pinning surgery and size and shape improvements.

Natural-looking results are important in any cosmetic procedure, especially for features as noticeable as the ears. Placing yourself in Dr. Tan’s experienced and knowledgeable hands gives you added peace of mind.

You’ll see an immediate improvement with ear surgery; the effects will last a lifetime.

Otoplasty for children is also a popular procedure. Ear surgery can current protruding ears after age five when the ears are fully developed. If other kids tease your child, it’s a straightforward procedure to eliminate protrusion and permanently end a source of self-consciousness.

Ear surgical procedures are relatively quick, there is generally only mild discomfort, and you’ll be healed and back to life quickly. If you don’t like what you see in the mirror, there’s every reason to visit us at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery for an initial consultation.

What Can Ear Surgery Improve or Correct?

Protruding ears
Ears that appear too large
Out-of-position or oddly shaped ears
Torn or split lobes

While ear pinning to reduce protrusion is the best-known procedure, there are many possible benefits from ear surgery. If you have torn or split lobes and cannot wear earrings, Dr. Tan can repair them. In addition to being able to wear earrings again, your ears will look better.

Some of us are born with large ears and would prefer them to be smaller and shaped differently. Others develop saggy lobes as a natural part of aging. All can be addressed by ear surgery.

Ear Surgery Procedures: Protrusion, Shape, Lobes

The type of cosmetic ear surgical procedure that’s best for you depends on your current appearance compared to your desired changes. Most important is achieving natural-looking improvements that fit with your appearance overall.

Dr. Tan’s unmatched aesthetic abilities as a Honolulu facial plastic surgeon works in your favor as she develops a personalized treatment plan. She often provides imaging and thoroughly explains your options and the outcomes you can expect from cosmetic surgery in Honolulu.

Protrusion

Ear pinning surgery may require no more than sutures (stitches) that hold the cartilage closer to the head. For others, some skin and cartilage are removed before suturing. It changes the ear’s position without affecting its size or shape – the most common form of otoplasty.

Size (too Large) and Shape

Plastic surgery techniques are also available to reduce the size of the cartilage and improve the ear’s shape, depending on your goals.

Saggy or Split Lobes

It’s also possible to reduce the size of the ear lobes caused by genetics or aging and repair split lobes allowing you to wear earrings normally.

Am I a Good Candidate for Ear Surgery?

A person of any age, including children, who is uncomfortable with the size or protrusion of their ears can be a candidate for cosmetic surgery. The decision requires no more than unhappiness with what you see in the mirror and a desire to change it. The first step is scheduling an initial consultation.

Dr. Tan understands her patients desire the most natural-looking Otoplasty Honolulu has available. She is double board certified and a leading Oahu facial plastic surgeon. Our offices are centrally located, and we’re open at convenient hours.

Patient education and helping you learn more about otoplasty and other procedures that may be available to you is our priority – explaining your options carefully and thoroughly

Children’s Otoplasty

Despite adults’ best efforts to encourage manners, kids are notoriously tough on each other. A child with protruding ears can become the target of relentless teasing. Children’s otoplasty is available to kids aged five and older. It carries few risks and can prevent years of teasing.

Ear surgery for children works when the ears fully develop around age five. Kids have softer ear cartilage that’s easier to work with, and the prognosis is generally excellent. Many parents consider it for their kids around the time they begin kindergarten.

Nonsurgical Alternatives

The suturing method of pinning back protruding ears is regarded as nonsurgical otoplasty. It is less invasive and an option for patients who do not need cartilage removal. Incisionless otoplasty only requires small sutures in the skin behind the ears.

Nonsurgical ear correction can address several issues related to ear prominence, including irregular folds and asymmetrical positioning. Not all patients are good candidates, but it is helpful for some.

What is Cosmetic Ear Surgery?

Cosmetic ear surgery can address most concerns you may have about the appearance of your ears. If your ears stick out, if you were born with one or both of them misshapen, or if your ears were damaged in an injury, a plastic surgeon can help. Otoplasty can correct three ear characteristics.

Shape
Position
Size

Ear lobe surgery is also available if you have a split or torn lobe that is troublesome in its appearance or makes wearing earrings difficult. People of all ages undergo cosmetic ear procedures to improve their appearance and self-confidence. It can be especially helpful for children with overly prominent ears who schoolmates might tease.

Deciding on a Honolulu Plastic Surgeon for Otoplasty

Choosing a facial plastic surgeon for ear surgery is as important as any other cosmetic procedure. Dr. Tan has double board certification and is highly regarded for otoplasty in Honolulu. She has years of experience and is known for exceptional aesthetic abilities.

With features as prominent as your ears, you want a cosmetic surgeon who works carefully and precisely. Dr. Tan’s training and expertise all work in your favor, and her goal is consistently achieving natural-looking results.

Are you thinking about meeting Dr. Tan to find out more? Make an initial consultation appointment today!

Patient education comes first at Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery, and you’ll hear about your options during an initial consultation. Dr. Tan will also make recommendations for you to consider and answer any questions you may have.

Ear Surgery in Honolulu | Commonly Asked Questions

What Happens During Ear Surgery?

Honolulu otoplasty changes the shape, size, or position. Ear pinning for some people involves no more than suturing the ear to the scalp to hold it back; others need cartilage and skin removed. Patients with damaged ear lobes can have splits and tears repaired, often women who want to be able to wear earrings.

The level of anesthesia depends on the extent of your procedure and personal preferences.

How Long Does Otoplasty Take?

Surgical procedures involving one or both ears customarily take one to two hours. You’ll know what to expect before your surgery begins; Dr. Tan, the best plastic surgeon for ear pinning Honolulu has available, will provide a personalized treatment plan.

How Do I Get Ready for Ear Surgery?

You’ll receive detailed instructions about what to do before arriving for your surgical procedure. It will include information about any changes you may need to make to your medications.

Depending on the level of anesthesia and in general, we recommend you have someone planning to pick you up and drive you home.

Be prepared to minimize some activities initially – your post-procedure instructions will explain what you can do and should avoid.

What is the Recovery Like After Otoplasty?

Your recovery will vary depending on your body and the extent of your procedure.

But we’re pleased to provide examples of what you can expect.

1-2 days after surgery – You will experience tenderness and discomfort. Most patients can take over-the-counter pain medications to ease their discomfort.

The week after surgery – You may experience swelling and bruising in the ear-reshaping area. Sutures come out after a week for most patients. Most patients are generally recovered in seven to ten days.

For three weeks after surgery – You’ll wear a headband at night and observe limitations on specific activities to protect your ears as they heal.

Nonsurgical ear pinning requires less recovery time.

Where Can I Get Otoplasty in Honolulu?

Dr. Tan works from our Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery offices; you can easily reach them from anywhere in Oahu. We’re at 1150 S. King St., Suite 504, Honolulu, HI 96814. Book a consultation and learn why we are the top clinic for otoplasty Oahu has to offer.

Interested in having ear surgery in Honolulu and want to learn more?

Susan Tan, MD, Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery

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Hawaii Facial Plastic Surgery is a concierge clinic offering surgical and non-surgical rejuvenation of the face and neck and advanced cosmetic treatments. Our Founder and Medical Director, Susan Tan, MD, is the only female double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon in Honolulu.

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