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Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
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Torn Earlobe - Split Earlobe Repair

Miracle Makeovers dramatically change one's look but sometimes a simple change can make a great impact. Your ears are not only one of the most visible parts of your body but also can be very fashionable and make a major statement by how they look and what jewelry you wear.

Why Would You Need Ear surgery?

Whether your ears are too large or they stick out too far from your head, prominent ears are an easy target for teasing, jokes and ridicule. Otoplasty, also called ear surgery, is the surgical solution. Otoplasty can reduce the protrudence of the ears from the head as well as reduce the size of overly large ears.

Neck and Jaw Liposuciton

Ear surgery may be performed on adults as well as children. If you're considering ear surgery, the process begins with a consultation. In assessing your overall health and the physical characteristics of your ears (such as the size and symmetry) a plan can be formulated to achieve the best result for you.

Ear Surgery Options

Ear Surgery at Plastic Surgery of Virginia BeachOtoplasty, is a surgical procedure to alter the appearance of the ears. Otoplasty can involve a number of procedures, including procedures that bring the ear closer to the head (commonly know as ear pinning), reducing the size of ears, or reshaping the external shape of the ear. Other procedures are available to re-construct deformed. Otoplasty surgery may involve any combination of reshaping, adding, moving, or removing ear elements.

Torn Earlobe or Split Earlobe Repair Surgery

Earlobe Repair Surgery Before and After Gallery - Click here


Earlobe Repair Surgery Gallery

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Torn earlobes can also occur from trauma. In other instances people who have put gauges or had large piercings in their ears may desire the holes to be closed. Earlobe tears can, in most cases, be surgically repaired with very good results. Because the earlobe contains no cartilage, risk of deformity from a blood clot or pressure injury to the ear lobe is minimized.

There are several different types of repairs that can be done, all in the office under local anesthesia and usually within an hour. The degree of your tear will determine the type of procedure you need. There is minimal discomfort after the earlobe repair. You may experience some sensitivity after surgery but after a few days it will go away. Stitches are removed in ten to fourteen days. You may re-pierce your ears after the repair has healed.

Ear injuries are a common occurrance and occur quite frequently. Many injuries can be severe and result in a major deformity. Common ear injuries that are repairable with surgical techniques include bite injuries, cuts/lacerations from glass or knives, frostbite, burns and cancer.

What does Ear Surgery - Otoplasty cost?

There are so many variables to ear injuries and conditions, as well as a myriad of treatment possibilities. We encourage you to call us at Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach and schedule a no-obligation consultation with Dr. Bounds to explore your options and find out more about the associated ear surgery cost.

If you have any questions whatsoever, please don't hesitate to call our office at (757) 496-7373.

We look forward to seeing you at Plastic Surgery of Virginia Beach.