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Ear and Ear Lobe Surgery (Otoplasty)
English Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center offers ear surgery to patients in Little Rock, Arkansas, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, Jacksonville, Arkansas, Sherwood, Arkansas, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas and surrounding areas.
What is ear surgery?
Ear surgery is designed to reposition or "pin back" protruding ears. It is most commonly performed during childhood, before the child begins school. While ear surgery is more commonly performed on children, an increasing number of adults want surgical help to have ears that are in harmony with the rest of the face. Even though only one ear may appear to protrude excessively, it is usually necessary to correct both in order to get the desired result.
At Dr. English’s Little Rock practice, ear surgery commonly takes from one to two hours, depending on the complexity of the case. In most instances, the incisions made to reposition the ears are placed behind the ears. The resulting thin scars are usually inconspicuous.
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How is ear surgery performed?
In adults, the surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia. It is recommended that children be completely asleep for the surgery, since it lasts approximately two hours. At Dr. English’s surgery center in Little Rock, AR, ear surgery is performed through an incision behind the ear so there is no apparent scar(s).
How long will recovery be?
After the surgery, a large protective dressing is applied for 24 hours. Afterwards, the patient wears a headband day and night for two weeks, followed by headband use at night only for an additional two weeks. The headband helps to protect the ears from abrupt changes in position during the early critical healing period. Adults may choose to wear the headband at night from the start. Full activity can be resumed in two weeks, and contact sports are safe after six weeks. Dr. English’s patients from Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff and other Arkansas regions reported that at first, the ears felt numb and looked flat against the side of the head. Mild bruising is common, but this subsides within two to four weeks. As with other facial plastic surgery procedures, there is a remarkable absence of pain. Most everything feels better within four to six weeks.
I think I want to learn more about ear surgery. What Should I Do Next?
If you or your child is a candidate for otoplasty, your first step is to call the English Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center in Little Rock to schedule your initial ear surgery consultation. This visit is free and there is no obligation. Your surgeon will answer all your questions and advise you about the kind of otoplasty that is right for you or your child. Call now and get the process started! Don’t wait to make this important decision. Call us now! |
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| At English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center, Dr. Jim English offers Plastic and Body Cosmetic surgery to patients across Arkansas including: Little Rock, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff, Conway, Jacksonville, Sherwood, Jonesboro, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, AR. Contact English Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery today to schedule your Consultation! | |
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