Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

Otoplasty, also known as ear surgery, is designed to reshape and reposition the ears for a more balanced and proportionate look. Dr. Stafford R. Broumand can reduce the appearance of prominent ears and ears that stick out too far from the sides of the head. Many people experience conditions with the ears that make them feel very self-conscious about their appearance. Ear surgery can effectively improve these issues and create a better balance between the face and ears.

Otoplasty Candidate	Dr. Broumand’s Technique	Otoplasty Information	Otoplasty Preoperative Information
Desire to reshape or reposition the ears Make the ears proportionate to the face	Tiny incisions made behind the ear are hidden by the natural crease Cartilage is contoured to the desired shape and size Small sutures are placed behind the ears to pin the ears back	Surgical time 1 hour Recovery 5 – 7 days – varies per person	Pre-testing required No Aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products for ten days prior to surgery No fish oil/omega oils for ten days prior to surgery Begin Arnica herbal tablets two days prior to surgery

Otoplasty Candidate

Desire to reshape or reposition the ears
Make the ears proportionate to the face

Dr. Broumand’s Technique

Tiny incisions made behind the ear are hidden by the natural crease
Cartilage is contoured to the desired shape and size
Small sutures are placed behind the ears to pin the ears back

Otoplasty Information

Surgical time 1 hour
Recovery 5 – 7 days – varies per person

Otoplasty Preoperative Information

Pre-testing required
No Aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory products for ten days prior to surgery
No fish oil/omega oils for ten days prior to surgery
Begin Arnica herbal tablets two days prior to surgery

Ear Surgery Recovery and Results

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Most patients will need to wear a head wrap for a few days after ear surgery, followed by a special headband to protect the ears while healing. Dr. Broumand will advise you to take protection measures against potential injury or extreme temperatures for a few months after ear surgery. Light activity can often be undertaken one day after the procedure. The results of ear surgery are immediately noticeable once the protective headwrap is removed.

Contact Dr. Stafford Broumand

For more information on otoplasty (ear surgery), or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Stafford Broumand to talk more about this procedure, please contact us today.