You might consider ear surgery for cosmetic or reconstructive reasons. Also called otoplasty, this procedure can reshape, reposition, or resize your ears. While the procedure is typically performed on children, adults may also want ear surgery in New Jersey for functional or aesthetic improvements.
Otoplasty could correct protruding ears or repair a congenital defect or trauma-related injury. Call our office today to schedule a free consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Sanjay Lalla, who will answer your questions and work with you to determine the best approach to address your concerns.
We tailor each type of ear surgery to your concerns, ensuring you receive the best aesthetic and functional improvements. Otoplasty reshapes the cartilage to correct protruding or misshapen ears. It could also help correct an injury or a congenital deformity.
If you did not have the benefit of otoplasty as a child, you might consider it as an adult to achieve a more balanced ear structure. Earlobe surgery could repair stretched, torn, or injured earlobes resulting from heavy earrings or injury. We use minor surgical techniques to restore your earlobes’ natural shape and size.
If you are in New Jersey and have oversized ears, you might consider ear reduction surgery. Reshaping and removing excess cartilage and skin reduces the size, resulting in a more proportionate look.
The ideal candidate in New Jersey should be in good general health, without any underlying medical conditions that could slow healing or increase the risk of complications during the ear surgery procedure. These conditions may include uncontrolled diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders.
You should also be a non-smoker or be willing to give up smoking for at least six weeks before and after the surgery. Nicotine in any form—including vaping, chewing tobacco, and nicotine or gum patches—can slow healing, increase the risk of infection, and increase the risk of complications during surgery.
The exact steps of your surgical procedure will depend on the functional and aesthetic outcomes you want to achieve. However, there are common steps that you can expect with any ear surgery. For example, depending on the complexity of the procedure, you may have a local or general anesthetic, ensuring that you remain comfortable and do not experience any pain throughout the procedure.
Our skilled plastic surgeon will make incisions in the most inconspicuous place possible. They may be behind your ears if you have protruding ears. An earlobe repair may require incisions in the damaged tissue to suture the area together.
Reconstructive ear surgery usually requires cartilage grafting and skin reshaping. Once your ear surgery is completed in New Jersey, we apply dressings to your ears to protect them from damage in the initial stages of healing.
Your recovery and aftercare depend on the procedure. However, there are several typical stages of healing. In the first week or two, you are likely to experience the most swelling and discomfort.
However, in most cases, this is mild and can be managed with over-the-counter medications or prescriptions. The bandages may stay over your ears for the first week to help protect the sutures.
Afterward, you may wear a headband to help maintain the ear position as they heal. For the first several weeks, you must restrict activities that put pressure on the ears. You must sleep on your back and avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities that could increase the risk of complications.
The time it takes for your ears to heal after surgery varies, but most people in New Jersey experience a full recovery in six months, as this is how long it takes for the tissue to settle into place.
It is challenging to hide damaged earlobes or protruding ears. While protruding cartilages are often addressed in childhood, if you did not have the benefit of surgery as a child, you might consider otoplasty or repair as an adult.
Call our office today to discover whether ear surgery in New Jersey is right for you. Learn about the various types of procedures we offer to help repair an injury or create a more aesthetically pleasing silhouette.
Whatever your desires, our friendly team will help you find the plastic surgery solution you are looking for! With over three decades of cosmetic surgery expertise, we combine medical excellence with personalized and compassionate care. Fill out the form below to discover a better and brighter you with Personal Plastic Surgery today!
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