At Dr. Michael J. Sundine Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, ear surgery (otoplasty) for children is one of our most popular procedures. Prominent ears or deformities can be tough for children, we offer ear surgery to our Orange County patients who want to correct this issue at a young age.
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Prominent ears are the result of an underdeveloped antihelical fold, conchal hypertrophy (large bowl of the ear), or a combination of the two problems. The treatment of prominent ears is to have otoplasty performed. This procedure is done on patients around 5-7 years of age. At this age, the majority of ear growth is completed and the children start to become self-conscious about the appearance of their ears.
The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and takes around two hours to complete. The operation is performed completely from behind the ear so that there are no visible scars present. The resulting scar is in the crease behind the ear.
If you’d like to book a consultation for a one-on-one meeting with Dr. Sundine, please contact us today. During your consultation, Dr. Sundine can discuss the procedure and answer any questions. We fully understand that any procedure revolving around your little ones is scary. Dr. Sundine and his staff are very compassionate and have years of experience working with children. We look forward to meeting you!
