Excessively protruding ears often cause social self-consciousness, leading individuals to cover their ears with longer hairstyles. In young children, prominent ears can trigger teasing and bullying. During otoplasty, the surgeon sculpts the antihelical fold and repositions or reduces the conchal bowl closer to the scalp, creating a natural, well-proportioned appearance that complements overall facial geometry. Dr. Sarit Cohen, specialist in plastic surgery, performs otoplasty with a focus on producing refined, anatomically harmonious results.
Optimal Age: Otoplasty can be performed as early as ages 5 to 6, at which point the external ear has reached approximately 85% of its adult size.
Anesthesia & Duration: The procedure is typically conducted under general anesthesia in young children and under local anesthesia (with or without sedation) in teenagers and adults. Operative time is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, with consistently high success rates.
Concealed Incisions: Surgical incisions are placed and hidden within the posterior auriculocephalic crease (the natural fold behind the ear).
Postoperative Care: A supportive head bandage is worn continuously for 10 days post-surgery to maintain correct positioning and protect the healing cartilage. Strenuous physical activity and potential trauma to the ears must be avoided for at least one month.
Ideal candidates present with an auriculo-scalp distance exceeding 2.1 cm, stemming from antihelical flattening or conchal bowl hypertrophy. During the initial consultation, precise anatomical measurements are taken to pinpoint the exact structural cause of protrusion and design a custom surgical approach.
Achieving an optimal, symmetric, and natural outcome depends on expert surgical technique and meticulous preoperative planning. Dr. Sarit Cohen provides comprehensive diagnostic evaluations and tailored surgical execution to deliver exceptional aesthetic results.
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