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What is Otoplasty (Or Earlobe Correction)?
Otoplasty is an elective surgical procedure in which excess skin on the earlobes is removed, creating a more natural and aesthetically appealing appearance. Patients often request otoplasty because they are dissatisfied with their ears' size, shape, and position. Earlobe correction is a broad category that includes otoplasty. Specialists at Medical Aesthetic Center in New Jersey have been performing otoplasty for over 10 years. Otoplasty is performed under local anesthesia in our operating room and may take as little as 30 minutes to complete with postoperative care at home.

3 Reasons To Consider Otoplasty

1. Past suffered an injury
The earlobes are located on the front of your head and are very vulnerable to trauma. The combination of the weight of your head and large earlobes can lead to injury. Earlobe correction is a safe, effective procedure that will allow you to return to an active life without any aftereffects from the ear lobe correction surgery.

2. Appearance is important
You look in the mirror every day, and you don't want it to be difficult for you to see all aspects of your appearance, especially in an area as important as your ears. You want your ears to look natural, not unusual. If you are unhappy with the size of your ears, you may be self-conscious about wearing headgear that could draw attention to this area of your face.

3. Present appearances can influence future potential
Ear shape and the appearance of earlobes can influence a patient's future potential. For example, muscles in your face and neck are affected by the positions of your ears and earlobes; if they are out of place, this can create tension or misalignment in muscles and other facial features. The size of your ears is one of many factors that one can access in physical appearance; it is important to remember that you are more than just the sum of your parts.

What To Expect From Otoplasty?
Otoplasty requires a local anesthetic to be used in the ear. Your surgeon will carefully remove the excess skin from the back of the ear, creating a more symmetrical appearance. The incision is made just behind the earlobe, where it joins with the upper part of the ear. The excess skin will be removed from only one side so that you return to your life without any aftereffects from the surgery itself.

Otoplasty has changed the lives of individuals who were not happy with their ear shape or size and were unhappy that they were receiving attention for what they felt should be ignored. Otoplasty will help build self-esteem and confidence in anyone undergoing the procedure, regardless of age. Contact us today to make an appointment for a consultation!