Cosmetic Ear Surgery for Men (Otoplasty)
Cosmetic ear surgery for men is proof that plastic surgery isn't always about reversing the signs of aging to achieve a more youthful look. Cosmetic ear surgery for men is also proof that plastic surgery isn't always just for men. Ear plastic surgery - also known as otoplasty - is for men or their children and isn't about facial rejuvenation, but rather enhancing one's appearance by correcting a defect.
The fact is ears are practically fully formed by around age 5. Unfortunately, what isn't fully formed by this same age is a child's acceptance of other people for who they are. So, many children with protruding ears are treated differently - teased - by their classmates. Obviously, this isn't just hurtful to the child, but to his or her parent as well. And while it's easy to say that the ears aren't as important to one's appearance as say the eyes, nose or lips, those who would say such a thing obviously never suffered through the teasing or lived with the low self-esteem often associated with large, prominent ears.
When performed on either children or men, ear plastic surgery can result in ears that are natural looking and that complement other facial features. And otoplasty isn't just for those men and children with large, protruding ears, because through an incision made in the back of the ear, a plastic surgeon can also sculpt or fold cartilage to resize and/or reshape ears that are:
- Deformed due to either a genetic defect or injury
- Constricted (lop / cup ear)
- Too small
- Too large
It's even possible to correct earlobes that are either too large or stretched. So, there's no reason to live your life with your head down or to have to hide your ears or those of child's beneath hats or long hair.
Okay then, so what does otoplasty cost? The table below has the answer, along with a lot more important information about cosmetic ear surgery for men or their children.
The Guy's Guide to Plastic Surgery for Men
Ear Plastic Surgery |
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| a.k.a.: | Otoplasty, ear pin back surgery, ear reshaping |
| The Numbers: | 11,543 male otoplasty procedures performed in the United States in 2007 (Source: ASPS) |
| Objective: | To resize and/or reshape the ears |
| Benefits: | Ears that not only look natural, but also complement rather than detract from one's other facial features |
| Anesthesia: | General for children, local with sedation for adults |
| Duration of Procedure: | 2 to 3 hours |
| In/Outpatient: | Outpatient |
| Recovery: | Most patients return to either work or school in 1 week, resuming regular activities after about 4 weeks |
| Complementary Procedure: | Facelift |
| Otoplasty Cost: | $2,388 (Source: ASPS. National average, 2006. Physician fee only.) |
Like Rhinoplasty, male otoplasty is elective. So, as with all surgical procedures, it is not without its risks. With that said, you can minimize the risks by being careful to following your surgeon's pre- and post-operative instructions..
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