Ear pinning is usually performed on children between the ages of four and fourteen. Otoplasty surgery for adults is a possibility as well, and there are no additional risks or problems that are associated with performing the surgery. The surgery is capable of helping a child avoid any teasing from his peers because of his or her protruding ears. These factors are able to affect a person's confidence which leads them to seek their own ear pinning procedure. An ear pinning procedure is capable of improving the overall balance of a person's face. The ears will be pulled in closer to their head and/or reduced in size, which will produce a more natural look. Cosmetic surgeons accomplish these effects by either reducing the cartilage in the ear or removing skin to pull the ears back. That not only helps improve the physical appearance of the patient, but will also restore respect and self-confidence to the patient. An ear pinning procedure is very individualized and your goals should be realistically determined with the help of your physician. With his or her help you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. Otoplasty can be performed along with other procedures such as a nose job to enhance the balance of a person's face. Once your goals have been determined, you will be able to set a date for the procedure and you will be given instructions on how to prepare. When the determined date for you otoplasty has arrived, you should plan on the procedure taking several hours depending on which procedures you have chosen to have performed. Otoplasty can be accomplished in many different ways. Each individual patient is different and may have different requirements. The procedure can remove cartilage to reshape an ear and bring it closer to a person's head or remove skin to pull the ear back. An incision is typically hidden behind an ear where it is least likely to be seen by others and the faint scar will fade with time. All surgeries will be performed with anesthesia to keep pain and discomfort at a minimal level. After the procedure, the patient will typically be able to move around but will require bandages to hold the ear in place. Any physical activity that could potentially bend the ear should be avoided for at least a month. You can discuss these issues with your cosmetic surgeon.
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