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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Ears frame your face, and having unconventionally shaped or sized ears can make you feel self-conscious. Whether yours are too prominent for your liking, irregularly shaped or display another kind of deformity, Skin Institute’s cosmetic surgeons can help give you the look you’re hoping for.
Surgical correction of ear deformities can help draw attention away from problem areas and back to your face. With years of experience, our skilled surgeons regularly help patients from all ages and walks of life through effective, safe otoplasty. |
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Plastic surgery is part 'art' and part 'science'. Every patient requires an individually tailored solution and my philosophy is to dedicate whatever time, attention and effort is required to achieve the desired result in the safest possible way. ![]() Mr Zachary Moaveni
Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon
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Treatment Detail Sheet
If you have booked, or plan to, this information is useful to read prior to your surgical procedure. Book a cosmetic surgery consultation
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About The procedure is available for adults and children from the age of 5. The procedure is usually performed behind the ear, where a small area of skin is removed and the cartilage beneath is weakened and reshaped. Your surgeon will use dissolvable sutures to fashion your ear into the desired shape and pin back the ear into position. If needed, this can be performed on both ears – and we will compare them carefully to ensure they are symmetrical as possible before closing the wounds. The deformities treated with this procedure are very common – there are many different forms. The most common is prominent ears but we can also alter the shape of your ear, including ‘bat ear’ and ‘lope ear’. With otoplasty and the skills of the experienced team at Skin Institute, you can be freed from ear-related self-consciousness. We can also fix large ear lobe deformities caused by rings and piercings. For Skin Institute’s otoplasty procedure, you can expect the following:
Treatment The whole procedure should take about 120 minutes (less if it’s only one ear needing attention) and is very well-tolerated by patients. Occasionally the ear can unfold when the tension in the cartilage is too great for the repair to be performed – if this complication arises, it can be corrected at a later date. Things that will help you heal and ensure the best results include:
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Why Skin Institute?
At Skin Institute, we take the time to ensure that you are fully informed and can trust in the expertise of our team. Since 1994, we have grown into a multi-disciplinary specialist centre with over 18 clinics nationwide. Our surgeons are all extremely experienced, having worked around New Zealand and throughout the world in their specialty areas, and they bring that experience back to Skin Institute to benefit you. We are continually striving to improve our services and keep up to date with the latest research on treatments, to ensure that you feel confident with us as your skin health partner. Book a cosmetic surgery consultation
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