This past week I performed an otoplasty on a 72-year-old woman who could have benefited from other rejuvenative procedures but chose otoplasty as her number one concern. As you know, most people associate otoplasty, cosmetic pinning of protruding ears, as a childhood...
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Otoplasty Principles: Learned From Reconstructive Ear Cancer Operations
Otoplasty Principles:Â Learned From Reconstructive Ear Cancer Operations Before I began my career dedicated to cosmetic otoplasty, or ear pinning procedures, I performed the full gamut of reconstructive procedures for cancers of the ear that required sophisticated...
Otoplasty: When do I split cartilage and Why?
Otoplasty: When do I split cartilage and Why? Otoplasty refers to cosmetic reshaping of one’s ears. Typically, the problem is one of protrusion where the ears stick out too far from the head. There are two major types of protruding ear deformities: lop ear...
Otoplasty: Looking at the Ear in Thirds
Otoplasty:Â Looking at the Ear in Thirds Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear pinning, is typically performed for individuals who were born with ears that stick out too far (see our otoplasty procedure page for more info). Although frequently performed in children, the majority...