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Our ears are one of the first features people notice, and even subtle irregularities in their shape or position can affect how confident we feel in photos, hairstyles, or everyday interactions. At Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery, we offer cosmetic ear surgery to help patients achieve ears that look natural, balanced, and proportionate to the rest of the face.
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A Balanced Look, Redefined
Surgery of the ears treats a number of different problems. These problems include ears that “stick out” excessively or have abnormally shaped cartilage. These issues can be addressed with cosmetic ear surgery (otoplasty) at Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery.
Receive a cosmetic consultation to learn more about cosmetic ear surgery. Our facility is conveniently located for women and men living in Tempe, Paradise Valley and other areas of Greater Phoenix.
Ear Surgery for Cosmetic Correction
Excessively protruding ears are clearly not a physical health risk. However, they are frequently a psychological health risk as they can cause tremendous embarrassment and self-esteem issues in patients – particularly in school-aged children. Resulting from an abnormality of the ear cartilage folds, or the position of the ear cartilage, this problem generally develops early in life and can affect one or both ears to varying degrees. Teasing and name-calling by peers can cause otherwise healthy, happy children to become withdrawn and depressed. The same can hold true for adults, who often reject certain hairstyles and may even avoid pools and the ocean in an effort to hide their ears from view.
How Otoplasty Helps
Luckily, ear surgery (otoplasty) corrects this problem by placing a few corrective stitches in the ear cartilage through an incision hidden behind the ear. This surgery can have an immediate impact on our patients’ self-esteem. In particular, we have seen many children (prior to surgery) literally burst into tears when asked about teasing at school. After surgery, we witness a dramatic improvement in their self-confidence and pride. We notice similar changes in our adult patients, who have often dealt with ridicule throughout their childhood and adult life. We believe that otoplasty is the quintessential plastic procedure as it is not life saving, but it can absolutely be life changing.
Before & After
Otoplasty (Ear Reshaping)
*Each patient is unique, and individual results may vary.
Case #264
Provider: Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
This patient is a 23 year old female from the Greater Phoenix, Arizona area who presented to my Scottsdale, Arizona area medical practice with interest in earlobe repair. This patient had worn gauges in her earlobes, which stretched and deformed the shape of her skin. She was interested in applying for jobs and felt a more normal earlobe… Read More
Case #162
Provider: Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
This patient is a 50 year old male from the Phoenix, Arizona area who presented to my Scottsdale, Arizona medical practice with interest in otoplasty (ear reshaping surgery). Specifically, this patient’s left ear had more projection than the right ear and also had a “pointy” appearance. This patient wished to have his… Read More
Case #152
Provider: Scottsdale Center for Plastic Surgery
This patient is a 38 year old female who flew in from Juneau, Alaska, to my Scottsdale, Arizona, area medical practice with interest in otoplasty (ear reshaping). This patient was very self-conscious about the prominence of her ears and wanted them to “stick out less”. This patient had two separate issues with the cartilage… Read More
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What to Expect During Recovery
If you are interested in learning more about what to expect during the recovery process following otoplasty, we encourage you to read our Post-Op FAQ (frequently asked questions) about post-operative issues such as care for incisions, time away from work, and ability to engage in exercise and other activities.
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Request a cosmetic consultation using our online form or call to learn more about otoplasty, including scheduling and provider availability. We welcome patients from all over Arizona, as well as other states and countries. Our facility serves Scottsdale, Phoenix and Paradise Valley.
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