Overview

Corrective ear surgery may be performed on large and protruding ears, or earlobes that have been stretched, torn, or gauged.  Oversized, prominent ears can be a serious source of angst for school-aged children, and often make us feel self-conscious.  Otoplasty can be performed anytime after the age of five (when the ear is approximately 85% of adult size), and through a variety of techniques creates a natural shape and position of the ear.

Surgery

Ear surgery is performed to correct prominent ears and is usually done under “twilight” anesthesia, and procedures to fix deformed earlobes are usually done in the office under local anesthesia alone.

Recovery

After surgery for prominent ears, a head wrap is left in place for four to five days to protect the ears from external trauma during the critical healing period.  After the wrap is removed, a band is worn at night only for the next two weeks.  Contact sports may be resumed in six weeks.

After earlobe repair surgery, there is no head wrap or activity restriction other than avoidance of contact sports for six weeks.

Getting Started

If you are interested in ear surgery or would like to learn more about this procedure, please contact our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Song (949) 701-4454. He can give you the personalized attention you need and can deliver the results you’ve been dreaming about. He has extensive experience, an impressive education, and a loyal following of adoring patients. Not by a phone? You can also get in touch with us by completing and submitting our convenient online request form.