Otoplasty

Otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, is designed to correct protruding or prominent ears and reposition them so they are fitted more closely to the head. Because patients who undergo otoplasty in Toronto typically feel less self-conscious about their ears after surgery, they often experience psychological improvement as well and a new openness to different hairstyles and fashion accessories.

To find out more about ear pinning surgery in Toronto, request a complimentary consultation online or call (888) 546-8179. 

Choosing to Get Otoplasty: Who's a Good Candidate?

While most adults are suitable candidates for most cosmetic surgery procedures in Toronto, children as young as five or six are also often good candidates for ear surgery. Ear cartilage is more pliable in children than adults, making the procedure very simple to perform on children, and most doctors recommend that children with prominent ears undergo otoplasty in their youth instead of adulthood in order to avoid unnecessary ridicule and related psychological issues.

Your Otoplasty

An otoplasty typically takes about two hours to perform. While adults who seek ear surgery are usually placed under local or sedation anesthesia, children undergoing otoplasty are typically placed under general anesthesia to alleviate their anxiety and prevent them from moving around during surgery.

Incisions are placed behind each ear in the natural creases where the ears meet the head. Ear skin and cartilage may be removed or repositioned depending on your unique needs, and sutures will be used to close the incisions and hold your ears in place at their new positions.

Results and Aftercare for Ear Surgery

After ear surgery, soft dressings are placed on each ear and should remain in place for a least a few days. A headband may also be recommended to help hold your ears in their new positions for a few days to a few weeks.

The initial recovery period following ear surgery is usually 1-2 weeks. During this time most temporary side effects such as bruising, swelling and discomfort should resolve. Throughout the otoplasty recovery period, it is imperative that patients avoid all activities wherein their newly reshaped ears may be damaged, such as sleeping on your side or participating in contact sports. Within about 2-3 months final otoplasty results should be visible and all activity restrictions should be lifted.