Ear Pinning Surgery (Otoplasty) in Metairie, LA | Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery

Understanding Otoplasty: Ear Reshaping Surgery

Oversized or protruding ears can significantly impact an individual's self-confidence. Otoplasty, commonly known as ear pinning surgery, offers a transformative solution for patients seeking aesthetic ear correction in Metairie, Louisiana.

What is Otoplasty?

Otoplasty is a surgical procedure designed to surgically alter ears to make them smaller, flatter, or more proportionate to facial features. Most patients who undergo this procedure have protruding ears that are repositioned closer to the head.

Surgical Techniques

Dr. Felix Bopp employs multiple techniques tailored to each patient's unique ear structure. Potential approaches include:

• Excising excess skin and cartilage from ear backs
• Re-sculpting ear shape and size
• Repositioning ears closer to the head

Patient Candidacy

Otoplasty is suitable for individuals of all ages who are dissatisfied with their ear appearance. While most commonly performed on children, adolescents and adults can also benefit from the procedure. Patients as young as four years old, when ears reach near-adult size, are eligible for surgery.

Procedure Outcomes and Recovery

Otoplasty results are permanent, with minimal scarring. The recovery process is straightforward:

• First day: Compression garment around ears
• Subsequent days: Protective headband
• Swelling subsides within a few days
• Most patients resume normal activities within one week

Surgical Precision

Incisions are strategically placed in the back of the ears, ensuring virtually invisible scarring. Dr. Bopp's expertise guarantees natural-looking results that enhance the patient's facial aesthetics.

For more information about Otoplasty in Metairie, LA, submit an enquiry to Bopp Dermatology & Facial Plastic Surgery.