If your ears are prominent or particularly noticeable, you might have a tendency to feel self-conscious. Wanting to hide your ears can restrict the types of hairstyle you choose from and can cause self-esteem issues. Thankfully, there are treatments available which can correct prominent ears, ears which are too large in proportion to the head, or ears which are misshapen due to birth defects or … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Otoplasty
What you call your ear is only one part - the pinna - of a complexity of structures that turn the movement of air molecules into sound. When the pinna is too prominent, damaged, or missing, it can look odd, affect your hearing, potentially affect what hairstyle you can have, and seriously impact your self-esteem. If you're unhappy with any aspect of your ears, the talented plastic surgeon at … [Read more...]
Otoplasty – Frequently Asked Questions
Do you or anyone in your family have prominent ears? Have your ears or those of a loved one been injured or deformed? Otoplasty is a safe, tried and effective procedure that can be performed to improve the appearance and function of the ear. Who is a Good Candidate for Otoplasty? Any healthy person who wishes to improve the look of large and prominent or misshapen ears can undergo this procedure. … [Read more...]
Common Benefits of Otoplasty Plastic Surgery in Sacramento
Otoplasty, which is also referred to as ear pinning surgery, has been shown to improve quality of life and self-image. After all, people in Sacramento with prominent ears often experience teasing and ridicule, which can lead to emotional stress, poor self-confidence, and social avoidance. Hence, our surgeon at Nuance Cosmetic Surgery may perform it on younger patients as well. Improved … [Read more...]
What is Otoplasty?
While it is true that most parents absolutely adore their children, it is also true that parents notice when there is a certain aspect of their child's appearance that is not completely right. For example, if your child has ears that stick out very far, this is likely something that concerns you. First, you are concerned because you want your child to grow up having a healthy level of … [Read more...]
Am I a Candidate for Otoplasty?
There are some features of your appearance that you can easily cover up if you do not like them. However, there are other features that can seem almost impossible to hide. One example of this is the ears. While some individuals can use their hair to cover their ears, it can be very difficult for most people to hide ears that are very large, that stick out or that have some other issue. When a … [Read more...]
Ear Reshaping with Otoplasty
Ear reshaping, otherwise known as otoplasty, is a type of plastic surgery that corrects deformed or oddly misshapen ears by addressing the outer ear. Doctors often recommend ear reshaping for different medical reasons, including injuries or ear abnormalities caused by birth defects. Some individuals want otoplasty specifically for cosmetic reasons in order to alter the shape or size of their … [Read more...]
