Ear Surgery in Los Angeles

Ear Surgery in Los Angeles - Dr. Julie Edween is a board certified plastic surgeon focusing on all aspects of plastic and cosmetic surgery. Her reputation for attention to detail and meticulous technique, along with a female perspective, has sparked a rising demand for her expertise. Her warm and approachable nature allows her patients to feel comfortable and most importantly, develop trust. Some of the procedures she performs include facelifts, browlifts, eyelid surgery, nose surgery, breast augmentation, liposuction, liposculpture, and tummy tucks. Her office is located in Los Angeles, California.

Ear surgery is a procedure which is frequently performed on children. One advantage of performing ear surgery in children is that the cartilage in their ears is more flexible and easier to work with. This procedure is still commonly performed on adults of all ages, and can dramatically improve an individuals balance of facial features. Protruding ears can often have its impact on the social interactions of affected individuals and hence impact their confidence. View photos of ear surgery in Los Angeles here.

Ear surgery in Los Angeles is performed to set ears back that either stand out substantially from the side of the head, or to reduce the size of oversized ears. For the most part, the operation is done on children between the ages of six and fourteen, usually when they get tired of being teased. Often times this self consciousness forces one to wear their hair long and down just to cover up their prominent ears. The results of this procedure, whether performed in children or adults, are rewarding and impressive.

A small incision is hidden in the back of the ear as the natural folds of the ears are recreated and cartilage is sculpted to lie in a position close to the head. The goal is to have a much natural, more symmetrical balance to the ears. Recovery time is generally one week. Please contact this plastic surgeon to learn more about getting an ear surgery in Los Angeles.

Plan on the ear surgery taking approximately two to three hours, depending on how complicated your procedure is and which other procedures are being performed in conjunction with ear surgery. There are two common methods available in our Los Angeles office. With the first, the surgeon creates an incision on the back of the ear in order to expose the cartilage. The cartilage is then reshaped and portions of it may be removed to sculpt the ear into shape.

The second method available in our Los Angeles office uses a similar incision located on the back of the ear. Instead of removing cartilage from the ear, skin is removed and the skin is tightened to pull the ear in towards the head. Fortunately with ear surgery, the scar is placed in a less-notceable area and will generally fade with time.

Doctor Julie Edween is a board certified plastic surgeon located in Los Angeles, California. Dr Edween specializes in all areas of plastic surgery including breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, breast lifts, eyelid surgery, and more. Call 310.859.8885 to schedule a consultation, or contact us via email.