Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon | Stony Brook Ear surgery (otoplasty) | NY | Nguyen Plastic Surgery P.C. |

Nguyen Plastic Surgery P.C.

Thuy T. Nguyen, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Board Certified Plastic, Reconstructive, Breast, & Hand Surgeon

2500 Nesconset Highway, Suite 4A
Stony Brook Medical Park
Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: 631-689-6500

Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
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Many of us, if not ourselves, have known someone who received constant ridicule over the size, shape or symmetry of their ears. No one wants to receive negative attention, especially as a child. There is a solution. Otoplasty, or ear surgery, as it’s most commonly called, is a safe, effective procedure most commonly used for children.

 
Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon | Stony Brook Ear surgery (otoplasty) | NY | Nguyen Plastic Surgery P.C. |

The main purpose of the surgery is to “pin-back” ears, so they don’t protrude so far from the head. Since the procedure is mostly requested by children, it is better to perform the surgery when the children have reached the full size of their ears, around age five or six. Some adults do elect to have the surgery, as well, but it is easier to produce the desired results as a child when the cartilage in the ear is more flexible.

A few facts about the surgery itself:

  • It’s generally done as an out-patient procedure.
  • The surgery takes about two to three hours.
  • The ears will be wrapped in dressing immediately following the surgery.
  • There will be some throbbing associated with the surgery. Therefore, medication will likely be administered.
  • You won’t be able to sleep on your side for about seven days which may disrupt sleeping patterns.
  • Adults or children can return to work or school usually within a week.
 

Before scheduling the surgery, make sure this is something you want. The desired results should be for symmetrical, less prominent ears, not perfection. As with any surgery, realistic expectations are key to its success. Call now to make your Free Cosmetic Consultation with Dr. Nguyen today!

 
 
Stony Brook Plastic Surgeon is a certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Ear surgery (otoplasty), Plastic Surgery, cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation, breast reduction, nose surgery, facial surgery, and much more in Stony Brook, NY. We also do Procedures, Facelifts, Botox Treatments, Eyelid lifts (blepharoplasty), Nose/nasal surgery (rhinoplasty), Ear surgery (otoplasty), Forehead / brow lift, Laser Cosmetic Surgery, Collagen Injections, Facial hair reduction, Skin Care Lasers, Skin Resurfacing, Hair Restoration, Facial liposuction, Breast , Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty), Male breast reduction, Breast reconstruction, Body, Ultrasonic Liposuctions, Liposuction, Tumescent liposuction, Laser-Assisted Liposuction (LAL), Tummy tucks (abdominoplasty), Tattoo Removal, Congenital Breast Problems and all work related in the 11790 area and surrounding areas in Stony Brook