Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) in Westport, Connecticut

The ears are a major facial feature, but they aren’t usually the focus of attention. It’s when they become the focus of attention because they are too large, small or prominent, or are misshapen or malformed, that troubles can arise.

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Ear Surgery Overview

WHAT IS EAR SURGERY?

Otoplasty in Connecticut is a surgical procedure that corrects various ear concerns. This procedure is designed for men and women, and children as well. Concerns can arise with the years from a very young age. Dr. Mark Fisher has extensive experience working in the pediatric field of plastic surgery and uses his expertise with children ready to have their ears addressed.

Regardless of your age, ear surgery requires experience and exact precision. Be sure to use a specialist with experience reshaping, sizing, and positioning the ears perfectly to create a natural appearance. Your goal is to get the attention off of the ears so that the focus can be on the face--so the final result needs to be completely natural-looking.

Ear Surgery Before & After Photos

WHAT EAR CONCERNS CAN OTOPLASTY IN CONNECTICUT ADDRESS?

Otoplasty surgery is done for a wide variety of reasons. Several techniques and approaches are taken to correct the different concerns. Ear surgery is not the same procedure for every patient--it must be individualized for each person. Dr. Fisher in Westport, Connecticut, will decide on the exact procedural steps based on your concerns.

Otoplasty can correct the following:

Ears that stick out from the head (corrected with a procedure called ear pinning)
Misshapen ears (resulting from a natural defect or traumatic injury)
Overly large, protruding ears
Small or underdeveloped ears
Sagging, elongated, or stretched ears or earlobes
Torn or split earlobes
Connected earlobes you would like disconnected
Disconnected earlobes you would like connected

Patient Otoplasty Reveal

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF EAR SURGERY IN CONNECTICUT?

Any one of these procedures can be life-changing for those who have felt their ears were a source of dissatisfaction or embarrassment, or for children, bullying. Benefits of the procedure include the following:

Provides a greater quality of life
Creates a more proportionate facial appearance
Enlarges or reconstructs small ears
Reconstructs and corrects ears that have congenital defects
Reshapes and reduces long, sagging, or prominent earlobes
Rebuilds the ear after trauma or injury
Provides a permanent correction to the ear
Rebuilds confidence and self-esteem
Is generally considered a safe surgical procedure
In many cases, requires a short recovery time

AM I A CANDIDATE FOR OTOPLASTY?

Candidates for earlobe repair, ear pinning, or reconstruction are those who don’t like the shape or appearance of their ears. Ideal ear surgery candidates should meet the following requirements:

Have ear concerns that include the shape, size, prominence, or structure
Have experienced ear trauma
Are generally in good health
Do not smoke
Have fully formed ears (usually by age five)
Have realistic expectations about what this procedure can do for them

WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING THE EAR SURGERY PROCEDURE IN CONNECTICUT?

Ear surgery begins with a thoughtful consultation with Dr. Fisher. During your consultation, Dr. Fisher will examine and evaluate your ears, discuss your concerns and aesthetic goals for them, and create a treatment plan to best achieve those goals.

Ear surgery may take less than an hour (torn earlobe or piercing correction) or a couple of hours (ear pinning, reduction, reconstruction). Depending on your condition and age, it may be done under local anesthesia in the office or with sedation at the surgery center.

Based on the surgical approach Dr. Fisher takes to address your ears, incisions will be made either on the back of the ears at the crease between the ear and head or hidden in the inner creases of the ears.

WHAT ARE THE OTOPLASTY PROCEDURE TYPES?

The following procedures may be done to correct your ears and help you achieve your aesthetic goals.

Earlobe Repair

An earlobe repair is done to correct torn, split, or disfigured earlobes. This procedure may redistribute tissue, close a wound, or resize the earlobe.

Ear Pinning

Ear pinning is done when the ears project or stick out from the sides of the head. This procedure removes a piece of cartilage to help flatten the ears more against your head, at a more flattering angle.

Ear Reduction

Ear reduction addresses overly large, prominent ears. Ear cartilage is trimmed down to make the ears smaller and more attractively shaped.

Ear Reconstruction

Congenital defects or too-small ears may need ear reconstruction. During the procedure, a piece of rib cartilage is used to rebuild the missing or misshapen part of the ear. Depending on the extent of the procedure, a one-night hospital stay may be required.

WHAT IS RECOVERY LIKE AFTER EAR SURGERY?

For a few days after your ear surgery in Connecticut, your ears will be supported and protected by bandages. Don’t put any pressure on or allow any contact with the ears.

There will be bruising and swelling for 2-3 days after the surgery, which will ease by about 4-5 days. You will have mild to moderate pain, and some patients experience uncomfortable itchiness. Don’t scratch, and treat the pain and discomfort as needed with over-the-counter pain medications.

Patients will be able to return to work, school, or their other activities in a few days to a week.

WHY CHOOSE DR. MARK FISHER FOR YOUR OTOPLASTY IN CONNECTICUT?

Ear surgery in Connecticut is a highly personalized procedure that can greatly improve both the appearance and function of the ears, boosting a patient's confidence and quality of life. Dr. Fisher, with his extensive training and expertise in ear reconstruction and correction, is dedicated to delivering natural and aesthetically pleasing results.

Assistant Professor of Surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon
Graduate of Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Completed an integrated residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at Northwell Health, NYC, where he served as Chief Resident
Completed a prestigious Fellowship in Pediatric and Craniofacial Plastic Surgery at Children’s National Hospital, Washington, D.C.