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Otoplasty in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Q: What is Otoplasty, and how does it improve the appearance of ears?

Otoplasty, commonly known as ear surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that reshapes or repositions the ears to create a more balanced and natural appearance. It’s often performed to correct protruding ears, reduce the size of large ears, or fix asymmetry, enhancing overall facial harmony and boosting self-confidence.

Q: What is the recovery process like after Otoplasty?

Recovery from Otoplasty typically takes about one to two weeks. Patients are advised to wear a protective headband, especially while sleeping, to maintain the ears new position. Mild swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common in the first few days, but these symptoms gradually fade. Most patients can return to regular activities within a week, although its recommended to avoid strenuous activities for several weeks.

Q: At what age can children have Otoplasty?

Otoplasty is commonly performed on children as young as five to six years old, once the ears have fully developed. Early surgery can help prevent teasing and self-esteem issues related to ear appearance. Adults of any age can also benefit from Otoplasty if they desire improved ear shape or positioning.

Q: Are the results of Otoplasty permanent?

Yes, Otoplasty results are generally permanent. The procedure reshapes and repositions the cartilage in the ears, providing lasting improvements. Barring any injury or trauma to the area, patients can expect long-term results that enhance the ears appearance without the need for further surgery.

Q: What are the risks associated with Otoplasty?

While Otoplasty is a safe procedure, some risks include infection, asymmetry, scarring, and changes in skin sensation. Working with a board-certified plastic surgeon minimizes these risks, as they will take all necessary precautions and provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery and optimal outcome.

Please call 754-277-4120 to schedule an appointment at our convenient location in Fort Lauderdale. Dr. Michael Frederick also serves the surrounding Broward County towns of Weston, Hollywoood and Cooper City. We also welcome patients from the Miami area, including Aventura and Coral Gables. Dr. Frederick also has strong ties to our Palm Beach neighbors from Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter.

Enhance the Appearance of Your Ears with Otoplasty at Le Spa Plastic Surgery

Are you self-conscious about the shape or prominence of your ears? At Le Spa Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL, we offer expert otoplasty to help you achieve a harmonious and balanced appearance. Our advanced cosmetic procedure techniques are designed to refine and reposition overly large ears, enhancing your overall facial harmony and boosting your self-confidence.

What is Otoplasty Surgery?

Otoplasty is a specialized ear surgery and cosmetic procedure designed to correct ear abnormalities like misshapen ears or oversized ears. It can also be used to reposition prominent ears and correct any issues done during a previous ear surgery to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing look. This procedure can be done on children and adults alike.

Whether you're struggling with protruding ears or you seek a more symmetrical appearance, our highly skilled and board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Frederick, employs advanced techniques to address these concerns and deliver natural-looking results.

Why Choose Otoplasty Surgery at Le Spa Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale?

Harvard-Trained Expertise: Dr. Michael Frederick brings world-class training from Harvard Medical School and extensive experience to every Otoplasty and ear correction surgery, ensuring you receive top-tier care.

Personalized Treatment: Each patient’s ears are unique. Dr. Frederick will work closely with you to design a customized treatment plan that aligns with your aesthetic goals, ensuring balanced and natural results.

Minimally Invasive Techniques: Our otoplasty procedures use refined methods to minimize discomfort and downtime while maximizing the effectiveness of the results.

Natural-Looking Results: By focusing on the intricate details of ear shape and position, our procedures enhance your appearance without compromising your natural look.

Procedure Details

Anesthesia Options: Choose between local anesthesia to stay awake or sedation/general anesthesia for a more comfortable experience during the procedure.

Minimally Invasive Approach: The procedure involves small, discreet incisions to the ear cartilage and tissues, promoting quicker recovery and minimal postoperative discomfort.

Tailored to You: Dr. Frederick will customize the otoplasty to fit your specific needs, ensuring the best possible outcome for your ear aesthetics.

Otoplasty Recovery

After your ear surgery/otoplasty, you will likely experience swelling and redness and can expect some mild discomfort. Your bandages will need to stay on for about a week, and you’ll want to follow all aftercare instructions given to you by your surgeon. Recovery typically takes four to six weeks. During the healing process, you'll want to avoid contact sports, excess sun exposure, strenuous activities, and wearing glasses.

Otoplasty Pricing

Pricing for otoplasty surgery starts at $3,000 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the procedure and your individual needs. We'll discuss exact costs during your otoplasty consultation.

Experience Exceptional Care at Le Spa Plastic Surgery

At Le Spa Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, we are committed to helping you achieve the refined, balanced look you desire. Under the expert care of Dr. Michael Frederick, you can trust that you are receiving the highest quality of care with personalized attention throughout your journey.

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Types of Ear Surgery

Ear Lobe Repairs: Ear lobe repairs are very common and occur when the weight of a patient’s earrings make the hole too large or split through the ear lobe. Ear lobe repairs are performed under local anesthesia and the sutures dissolve in 5-7 days.
Ear lobe reduction: Ear lobes tend to get larger with age, lose volume and develop folds. Sometimes this can be quickly fixed with a small amount of filler or fat grafting into the ear lobe. Sometimes the ear lobe needs to be reduced surgically. This is commonly done at the same time as a facelift if desired.
Pixie ear repair: A pixie ear develops when a previously hanging ear lobe becomes an attached ear lobe after facelift surgery. This can usually be avoided with proper technique during the facelift. Dr. Frederick will need to assess your anatomy in person to select the optimal technique in fixing an attached earlobe.
Cauliflower ear repair: A cauliflower ear occurs after there is trauma to the ear that causes a hematoma (a blood collection under the skin). If the blood is not drained immediately it causes inflammation that can permanently destroy the shape of the ear. If you have developed a hematoma it is important that it be treated immediately and that a bolster dressing be placed so that the hematoma does not re-form. Treatment includes elevating the skin, reshaping the cartilage much like a sculptor and then placing the skin back over the new constructed ear cartilage with bolsters in place to maintain the new desired shape.
Otoplasty: An otoplasty is a surgical repair of an ear that someone was born with. An otoplasty is most commonly performed in patients with prominent or wide ears. An otoplasty can be performed completely under local anesthesia while awake.

Techniques

There are three main techniques used in otoplasty to fix a prominent ear. All three are done through an incision hidden on the backside of the ear itself. Depending on your anatomy, one or all three of the otoplasty techniques may be used to improve the appearance of your ear.

Furnas sutures: The is an otoplasty technique that uses sutures to pin the ear back down along the skull so that it does not protrude.
Moustarde sutures: This technique uses sutures to bend the cartilage and re-create the natural folds of the ear. This creates the fold called the scapha.
Conchal bowl resection: Occasionally the above suture procedures are not significant enough because the concha (the inner bowl shaped portion) is too large. A small piece of this cartilage can be removed from the incision behind the ear in an otoplasty to decrease its size and create a more normal size and shape.

Candidates

Otoplasty patients typically develop prominent ears in childhood and otoplasty is often performed as early as 5 years old, although it can be performed at any age. It is ideal for patients whose folds in their ear have flattened and stick out prominently away from the skull. Ear lobe changes occur over time and are typically performed in adults.

Complimentary Procedures

Ear lobe surgery is commonly performed with with a facelift although it can be combined with any other procedure.

Recovery

Recovery is very simple and has minimal pain. All of the sutures are dissolvable. Although swelling will persist slightly, visual down time, the time after which people do not notice someone had surgery, is usually 1 week at most.

FAQs

HOW DO I RE-PIERCE THE EAR LOBE AND WHAT DOES IT COST?

Ear piercing is included with the cost of any ear lobe reduction or ear lobe repair! It is done under local anesthesia in the office. All you need to do is bring a stud style earring with a straight back. Once placed you have to wear the earring for 2-3 weeks without removing it.

WHEN CAN I RE-PIERCE MY EARS AFTER AN EAR LOBE REPAIR?

It is recommended to wait 6 weeks after an ear lobe repair before re-piercing an ear lobe, especially if you are replacing the earring in the same location. It is recommended that the new location be in a slightly different spot to decrease the chance of recurrent stretching.

HOW MUCH DOES AN EAR LOBE REPAIR COST?

The cost of an ear lobe repair is typically $550 for one ear and $950 for both.

WHAT TYPE OF ANESTHESIA IS PREFERRED FOR AN EAR LOBE REPAIR OR OTOPLASTY?

An ear lobe repair or otoplasty is best done entirely under local anesthesia. This is the preferred method as during the ear lobe repair or otoplasty procedure the patient can see the result in real time and request more or less of an adjustment. If desired, the ear lobe repair or otoplasty can always be done under IV sedation or general anesthesia as well.