Ear surgery - Otoplasty - is specifically designed to "pin back" or reposition protruding ears and create natural-looking folds and convolutions. Otoplasty is very rewarding because of the visual improvement and psychological satisfaction. Children and adults with large outstanding ears are often subject to unkind teasing, emotional stress, self-consciousness, and taunts because of the appearance of their ears. Surgical intervention can effectively be performed at any age on either children and adults to correct address this problem. This procedure also has great appeal for men, because most wear their hair short. Sometimes only one ear protrudes. However, surgery may need to be performed on both ears.

Incisions are hidden on the back part of each ear and thereafter are not apparent. A protective dressing is applied to protect the ear following surgery.

The psychological benefits of this highly successful procedure provide a high degree of patient satisfaction. Patients can expect to return to work within one week.

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Otoplasty on a child is usually done under general anesthesia due to the young age. With adults however, this procedure is very easily done under local anesthesia with small amounts of sedation. The incision is made behind the ear and the excessive skin, muscle and cartilage is carefully removed. When the ear lacks certain folds and definition, sutures are placed to recreate these anatomic landmarks and a more natural appearing ear. At the completion of the procedure a circumferential bandage is placed around the head which protects the ears in a secure way.

If you would like more information about this procedure, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment. During this visit, Dr. Lai Cong Hiep, Dr. Lai Vien Khach and our team of medical professionals will discuss all the options available and answer any questions about the types of surgery, anesthesia, cost, complications and risks. You will achieve the best results from this procedure.