Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

Ear Pinning/Otoplasty

Hi! I'm Dr. John Farella; a board certified plastic surgeon. The decision to undergo Ear Pinning is an exciting one. It is my belief, that an educated patient allows you to determine your personal goals, and enables you to make an informed decision. I have developed this website as a patient information source. Hopefully, this site will prepare you for your consultation.

Ear Pinning - Otoplasty Oto means ear, and plasty means to shape or reform. The operation of Otoplasty means to reshape or reform the ear. The most common condition that warrants an Otoplasty is the prominent ear even though other ear malformations exist. The prominent ear is the ear that protrudes or sticks out too far from the head.

Through an incision made on the back of the ear, surgical techniques, such as, cartilage removal and reshaping can be performed to restore normal ear shape. Otoplasty is commonly done on children once the ear is fully developed (ages 4-6). However, it is also performed on adults.

When the procedure is done on children general anesthesia is used. When the procedure is done on adults IV sedation and local aesthesia is used. The ears are usually bandaged for ten to fourteen days, and while asleep a headband is used for two months. This procedure can be done on one or both ears, as needed.

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