Cosmetic Ear Surgery Can Help The Many People That Choose To Hide Their Large Ears
Posted: Saturday, October 10, 2009
by Dave Stringham
LookingYourBest.com
Many people choose to hide their large ears behind their hair, or under a hat. Some people think that there is no solution to this problem, but plastic surgery can change your thinking. The plastic surgery procedure known as an otoplasty can save any person, regardless of age, with larger than average ears from torment and self-esteem issues. A young child may especially benefit from this surgery. Having your child receive an ear pinning procedure before the start of school eliminates almost all chances of them being picked on due to their ears. Even though it is best to have your child's ear pinning procedure performed at a young age, it is possible to receive one at any age.
Some of the goals of otoplasty include creating ears that have normal folds and shape with a normal level of protrusion from the side of the head. Improving one's self-esteem may be another goal of ear pinning. In some cases a goal may also be to remove teasing from a child's life.
Otoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia. Usually, the ears are bandaged with a head band type of dressing for several days. Oral medication easily controls initial mild post-operative discomfort. The procedure is appropriate beginning at age 5 or 6 or at any time thereafter. Usually after 10-20 days the ears will look "normal". Usually, a head band is worn 2-3 weeks to protect the ears. You must avoid contact sports for about a month.
Any facial procedure such as a facelift, nose job, eyelid lift, or forehead lift that is desired or appropriate would enhance the result.
The procedure is usually not covered by insurance because it is usually considered cosmetic. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual in ear pinning.
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Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Los Angeles, California and cosmetic surgery procedures such as tummy tuck, facelift, liposuction, and los angeles ear pinning.
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