Open toolbar ROBERTSON COSMETIC CENTER (608) 836-4044 Click here to see how RCC is staying safe amidst COVID Otoplasty In humans, the ear grows with the rest of the child’s structures through early childhood. By age 6, the ear is roughly 90% of its adult size and the shape becomes more formalized. Therefore ears that are prominent or altered in appearance at this point tend to stay that way unless surgically altered. Otoplasty is the term used to describe the different techniques utilized to reshape the prominent ear. In fact, the process is quite straightforward and in teen or adult cases can even be done in a clinic using only local anesthesia. Otoplasty first requires careful analysis of the existing ear structure in order to determine the reason for a divergence from the norm. In some cases, the cartilage “bowl” of the ear is overdeveloped, pushing the entire ear framework away from the scalp. In other cases, a normal fold in the upper part of the ear is weak or absent, canting only the top of the ear away from the skin. Most cases have components of both factors. Finally in a small fraction of otoplasty cases, true malformations of cartilage make the ear contracted or cupped. Initial evaluation identifies the underlying structure and develops an individualized plan to expertly correct the cartilage. The incision is hidden behind the ear and a protective dressing is only required for one day, so patients enjoy minimal downtime and rapid recovery. Surgical finesse also ensures soft restructuring of the cartilage and earlobe to restore a completely natural contour. The result of otoplasty is a restoration to normal ear positions that allow the focus of attention to return on a bright youthful face ONLINE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING BOOK APPOINTMENT NOW Call: (608) 836-4044 Ext 1 Call: (608) 836-4044 Ext 2 8391 Greenway Blvd, Ste 200, Middleton, WI 53562 110 N Grand Ave, Ste 208, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 kaylas@rccmd.com Cosmetic Surgery Websites Design by O360™ Copyright © 2021 Optimized360 LLC | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclaimer | Web Accessibility Statement