Ear Surgery or Otoplasty

Cosmetic ear surgery, technically called otoplasty, offers our Eugene, Oregon, patients with prominent ears the ability to reshape and reposition this important facial feature. While this procedure can be performed on children and teens, our surgeons recommend that patients seeking correction of prominent ears consider waiting until the age of ten to ensure that ears have fully developed. Adults also find great value in the otoplasty, as many have delayed having this procedure. The otoplasty involves surgical incisions, and special techniques to fold prominent ears along with managing the prominence in the cup-shaped portion of the ear known as the concha.

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Otoplasty and Earlobe Repair: Patient 1

Age: Between 25 and 35 years oldOtoplasty patient 

Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.

What can an otoplasty correct?

Each case of ear surgery is highly individual, as is the delicate and highly individual anatomy of the ear. Dr. Mark Jewell or Dr. Alireza “Reza” Najafian will do an analysis of the ear axis and the position on the head, ear size, and angle of protrusion in order to formulate a surgical plan to correct the disproportionate or deformed ear.

Ear Surgery Model Back of Ear

How will the surgery be performed?

An incision is placed in the crease behind the ear. Sutures are used to correct the shape of the ear and change the position of the ear relative to the head. Sometimes a piece of cartilage is removed. In patients who desire reduction in the size of the ear, sometimes an incision is placed on the front of the ear, just inside the rim, where the incision will not be visible. Depending on the patient’s preference, the otoplasty can be performed under local anesthesia with sedation or under general anesthesia.

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Dr.  Alireza

Dr. Alireza "Reza" Najafian

Dr. Najafian is an exceptionally qualified plastic surgeon who completed a general surgery residency and a post-doctoral research fellowship at the prestigious Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.

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Dr. Mark Jewell

Dr. Mark Jewell

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Will there be scarring?

Any incision results in a scar but the incisions are placed so that they will be inconspicuous and hopefully almost invisible.

Patients considering cosmetic ear surgery travel from Roseburg, Florence, and Salem to our Eugene practice to have Dr. Jewell or Dr. Najafian perform their procedures. Request a consultation using the online form or call our office at (541) 683-3234 to schedule an appointment.

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