I can’t tell you how many patients I have had who have spent a large part of their lives feeling insecure about their ears, or just embarrassed because people always seem to notice their ears (and then make jokes about them). It can be very difficult to deal with, and I’m sorry if you’ve gone through that.
Many patients spend a large part of their lives feeling insecure about their ears or embarrassed by the way they look because they don’t think there’s anything that can be done. Ear plastic surgery provides patients with a safe way to correct what they believe to be imperfections in how their ears look. Here at Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas, we perform cosmetic surgery that helps people feel better about their ears. Here is a look at some of the different procedures that can be performed to help patients gain back their confidence in their appearance.
Common Ear Plastic Surgery Procedures
Patients no longer need to resort to clever strategies to cover their ears such as certain hairstyles, articles of clothing, and headwear. Ear plastic surgery allows patients to achieve the look they desire. Several procedures are available, addressing different aspects of the ear that a patient may be insecure about. Common ear plastic surgery procedures include:
Otoplasty
Otoplasty, also known as ear pinning or reshaping, can be an extremely rewarding procedure for patients who want to normalize the shape of their ears. It can be done in a medical office under local anesthetic and with virtually no incisions. The reshaping involves using sutures and often removing or weakening some of the cartilage around the ear.
After the surgery, you will need to wear a soft headband over the ears at times for the first 2 or 3 weeks to help keep them pinned back during the early phase of healing. And it’s worth noting that the ears can be painful in the postoperative period, so we do provide pain medication if this is the case. Most patients feel the surgery is a breeze compared to the strife and stress they are used to dealing with concerning their ears.
Earlobe Repair
Earlobes make up the lower thirds of the ears and are what help give them shape. Because they lack cartilage, earlobes have a soft and pliable feel, making them susceptible to tearing from trauma, especially from wearing earrings.
Patients who experience torn earlobes can feel embarrassed and may wish to no longer display their ears. Torn earlobe repair is a simple procedure that corrects tears in the earlobe, restoring the ear to its natural shape or enhancing its overall form.
Gauge Earlobe Repair
Ear gauging is a common trend that involves piercing and stretching the ear’s lobe to various widths. Gauges can be the diameter of a straw or even the size of a quarter. It is very rare for the skin of the lobe to repair itself after being stretched. This can leave some patients feeling embarrassed. Gauge earlobe repair is a surgical procedure that restores the shape of an ear, reducing the damage caused by gauges.
Ear Rejuvenation at Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas
Patients in Waco and the central Texas area do not need to travel to Dallas or Austin for outstanding plastic surgery services. I am Dr. Charles Guy, and I work with a skilled team at Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas to provide advanced plastic surgery services from the collarbone up. We have developed a solid reputation in the area. The team performs cosmetic surgery to address areas of the face patients feel most insecure about to give them the confidence they need to embrace their appearance.
Individuals who are unhappy with the way their ears look should consider the ear rejuvenation services offered at Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas. Can you imagine how great it will feel when you know your ears are not the focal point of your face? Come see us and we’ll make it happen. Contact Facial Plastic Surgery of Central Texas today to learn more about ear plastic surgery and other cosmetic surgery services.