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Center For Cosmetic Facial Surgery
UC Irvine Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive
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Otoplasty
The ears are
ideally positioned close to the side of the
head. Any one with protruding ears knows the
hurtful teasing which their ears may
provoke. This harassment is even more
intense in primary school-age children.
Classroom teasing can be avoided by having
corrective surgery before the age of six -
but it can be done at any age, even
adulthood. Other outer ear deformities can
be corrected by surgery as well. In young
children a general anesthetic is used. In
adults, a local anesthesia with IV sedation
is usually preferred. The surgery is
performed through incisions behind the ears
so that there is no scaring visible. A
helmet-type bandage is worn for several days
after surgery. You can return to your normal
routine in one week.
For before and after photos of
ear re-shaping (otoplasty), click
here.
For Appointments: please call Please call 714-940-1633 or email lnungara@uci.edu You may request an appointment online by clicking here. Alternatively, you may call (714) 456-7017 and ask for "Facial Plastic Surgery" |
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University of California, Irvine
• Irvine, CA 92697
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