Ear Reshaping Surgery (Otoplasty) Dothan, AL | Dr. Scott Asher

Understanding Otoplasty: Ear Reshaping Surgery

Otoplasty is a specialized surgical procedure designed to improve the shape, position, and proportion of the ears. At Southern Institute of Plastic Surgery, patients can address cosmetic concerns or correct ear-related birth defects through personalized ear reshaping techniques.

Who Can Benefit from Otoplasty?

Otoplasty is suitable for patients over five years old seeking to:

• Correct protruding ears
• Improve ear symmetry
• Address congenital ear deformities
• Enhance facial profile and proportion

Otoplasty Procedure Details

Dr. Asher performs otoplasty using strategic incision techniques, typically placed behind the ear or within natural ear folds. Under general anesthesia, the procedure involves reshaping cartilage to achieve the desired ear appearance and proportion.

Otoplasty Recovery and Results

Patients can expect immediate visual improvements following the procedure. Swelling typically subsides within a few days, revealing refined ear contours. Surgical scars are carefully concealed in natural ear creases, ensuring minimal visibility.

Patient Considerations

Key factors to consider include potential pain management, which is typically controlled with medication for one to two days post-procedure. The results of otoplasty are generally permanent when proper aftercare instructions are followed.

Frequently Addressed Concerns

Many patients inquire about cartilage reduction and ear prominence. During consultation, Dr. Asher evaluates individual ear characteristics to develop a customized surgical approach that minimizes cartilage and repositions ear tissues.

For more information about Otoplasty in Dothan, AL, submit an enquiry to Dr. Scott Asher.