Otoplasty

Prominent ears can be sculpted by an otoplasty procedure. For children this surgery is sometimes covered by insurance. The surgery uses sutures and cartilage scoring to better contour the ear at the anti-helix and concha. Ears that contour normally allow a patient the freedom of any hairstyle without the need to cover the ears. The surgery should alleviate potential embarrassment that a child might face from his or her peers. Dr. Silberman can evaluate you with an office consultation. For more information you can go to the American Society of Plastic Surgery.