| Otoplasty has become more popular throughout | | | | with the plastic surgeon so that he or she |
| the years. If you are interested in getting ear | | | | understands your goals and expectations. |
| surgery and improving the shape of your ears, | | | | During the consultation period, make sure the |
| make sure you choose a good surgeon who has | | | | plastic surgeon has had many years experience |
| years of experience. | | | | performing the procedure. If you have any |
| Many people decide to get ear surgery to help | | | | trouble finding a doctor, then you should ask |
| reshape the ear. Many times an individual may | | | | friends or relatives if they have had good |
| have ears far from their head and they want to | | | | experiences with plastic surgeons. You and your |
| get the surgery to move them closer. Others | | | | child should also look through magazines to see if |
| choose to get the surgery to reduce the size of | | | | you can see pictures that you can give the plastic |
| the ears. Others want to fix an ear where the tip | | | | surgeon. |
| folds down and forward. | | | | During the procedure, the doctor will examine the |
| Others want to change the shape of very small | | | | child and explain to you how the procedure will |
| ears or fill in one where certain folds do not exist. | | | | work. Remember that they will be performing on |
| Surgery can also help with earlobes which are | | | | your child so you want to make sure they are |
| stretched or wrinkled. Finally many surgeons will | | | | fully qualified. Also, after the consultation, make |
| even build new ones for those who were born | | | | sure you talk to your child about the procedure |
| without them or if they were damaged because | | | | candidly. Explain to he or she what will occur |
| of an injury. | | | | during the procedure and what will be the desired |
| Most of the time, the surgery is performed on | | | | outcome. |
| children who are at least four years old because | | | | Ultimately this should be your child's decision and |
| most ears are full grown by that age. Many | | | | you should only get the surgery if they want it |
| parents choose to get the surgery for their | | | | also. During the procedure the child, will be given |
| children because they do not want them to be | | | | anesthesia for the pain. The doctor will then |
| teased throughout life. You can also get the | | | | perform the desired procedure and will properly |
| surgery if you are an adult and are uncomfortable | | | | close all the wounds. |
| with your ears. | | | | The child will normally stay out of school for a |
| Parents should have reasonable goals and | | | | few days because of the healing process and the |
| expectations. The goal in the surgery should be to | | | | pain felt. If performed correctly, the procedure |
| improve the overall look, not to gain perfect ears. | | | | should have desired results with lasting effects. |
| Even a good plastic surgeon cannot ensure that | | | | You and your child will love the look of their ears |
| they match perfectly. Before starting any | | | | forever. |
| procedure, make sure you have a conversation | | | | |