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Case #1020

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The patient's mother asked Dr Parker to improve the appearance of her 7 year old son's prominent ears. He has recently begun talking about them. Dr Parker explained the details of how an otoplasty is performed, anticipated recovery and results. Several weeks later, he performed the otoplasty surgery by inserting permanent sutures to create a... Read More

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Case #243

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This 30 year old became increasingly concerned about the prominent appearance of his ears as his hair thinned. He brought pictures that his wife had ‘imaged’ with him to his consultation with Dr. Parker, to show what he wanted his ears to look like after surgery. He was very specific in terms of what he wanted. Dr. Parker performed bilateral... Read More

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Case #1099

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This 23 year old asked Dr. Parker to improve his protruding ears which have become increasingly bothersome to him. Dr. Parker explained the anatomic reasons for his prominent ears and how they could be corrected surgically. At surgery, which was performed under local anesthesia, Dr. Parker made inconspicuous incisions in the crease behind the... Read More

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Case #1096

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This 38 year old asked Dr Parker to correct his protruding ears which have bothered him as long as he can remember. Dr. Parker explained the anatomic reasons for his prominent ears and how they could be corrected surgically. At surgery, which was performed under local anesthesia, Dr. Parker made inconspicuous incisions in the crease behind th... Read More

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Case #250

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This 28 year old told Dr Parker that he has been bothered by his prominent ears for some time and finally decided to have them fixed. Dr Parker explained that his ears were prominent because the anti helical fold had not fully formed and his concha was large. At surgery, Dr Parker created a normal antihelical fold, then reduced the size of th... Read More

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Case #249

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This 14 year old asked Dr Parker to improve his prominent ears which he is increasingly bothered by. Dr Parker explained that his ears were prominent because the anti helical fold had not fully formed and his concha was somewhat enlarged. At surgery, Dr Parker created a normal antihelical fold, then slightly reduced the size of the concha and... Read More

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Case #235

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This 17 year old, referred to Dr. Parker by an Ear, Nose and Throat surgeon, requested correction of his protruding left ear. He was content with the appearance of his right ear and merely wished better symmetry. A unilateral otoplasty was performed by Dr. Parker. The patients recovery was painless and rapid. He is quite pleased with his resu... Read More

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Case #238

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This 32 year old male has been bothered by the prominent appearance of his ears since his youth. Dr. Parker performed a bilateral otoplasty in order to create a more normal appearance of the ears. The patient recovered quickly from his otoplasty procedure. He feels much more self-confident with ears which now blend nicely with the rest of his... Read More

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Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

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Ears that over-protrude from the sides of the head can make boys and men self-conscious about their appearance. By reshaping and reducing the prominence of the ears, an otoplasty (cosmetic ear surgery) can be performed as a wonderful solution.

Paul M. Parker, M.D., FACS

Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Known for his surgical talent and caring personality, Dr. Parker has been serving the community for over 25 years. He has dedicated his practice to the education, safety, and comfort of his patients—making each one feel as important as family.

Meet Dr. Parker

Considering Ear Pinning Surgery for Your Son?

Boys over the age of 5 are the most common candidates for this procedure for the following reasons:

• The ears are nearly completely grown by this time
• The ear cartilage is strong enough to hold stitches well
• Most boys cite teasing as their motivation to undergo this surgery

The earlier the surgery takes place, the more they can avoid peer ridicule and the psychological trauma associated with it. However, there is no upper age limit to having this surgery performed. Teens or adults of any age, who are in good health, can be good candidates for this procedure.

Otoplasty procedures can also be combined with rhinoplasty, neck contouring, and chin implants to enhance the results or improve balance to your facial features overall.

What Causes Ears to Stick Out?

Prominent ears result from an incompletely formed antihelical fold, excess conchal cartilage, or both concerns (see illustration). Dr. Parker will examine the patient, then discuss treatment options.

About the Procedure

Ear pinning surgery is a relatively straightforward procedure that takes roughly 1½ hours to complete. It is performed under purely local anesthesia, intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. Dr. Parker will discuss these options with you during your consultation.

Dr. Parker makes an inconspicuous incision hidden behind the ear through which he sculpts the ear cartilage into an aesthetically attractive shape. He reshapes the ear by inserting internal shaping stitches in the ear cartilage, bringing the ear closer to the side of the head and reducing its prominence. Self-dissolving stitches are used to close the incisions behind the ears.

Before & After Male Otoplasty

Recovery After Otoplasty

Recovery after ear pinning surgery is usually quite tolerable, and there is virtually no pain. After a brief stay in our recovery room, patients return home. Showering is permitted 3 to 4 days after the procedure ( you can bathe before then, making sure you keep the head dry). Normal activities can be resumed within 7 to 10 days, and exercise can be started at 2 weeks. Dr. Parker will give you detailed instructions for you or your child’s return to activity.

If you or your son suffers from low self-esteem because of large or protruding ears, you should contact us to discuss otoplasty. It is a very safe and long-lasting solution to this condition. During your initial consultation, Dr. Parker will discuss the procedure in detail and use computer imaging to give an idea of what the changes should look like after surgery.

Our Rapid Recovery Program

Most of our patients lead active lives and want to return to their activities as soon as possible after surgery. With that in mind, we have tailored our surgical procedures, anesthesia, and medications, and developed our Rapid Recovery peri-operative program to optimize the recovery process. During both your consultation with Dr. Parker and in your pre-op education visit with our Nurse Educator, your anticipated recovery will be discussed in detail.