Cosmetic ear surgery is a common procedure with many results. Ears can be reduced in size, enlarged, fixed and reshaped. Ear surgery is most commonly performed by cutting and sewing the earlobe or cartilage.
Cosmetic surgeries are usually performed with a scalpel.
One type of cosmetic ear surgery that can be performed is downsizing. After a person reaches puberty, their ears should be in proportion to their face. If the ears still look large, this can lead to teasing and teasing, as well as shyness; in some cultures, it can even lead to discrimination. Surgery to shrink a person’s ears generally focuses on shrinking the upper and lower lobes by trimming them with a scalpel.
Cosmetic ear surgery usually involves cutting and sewing the ear cartilage or earlobe.
Although not common, another type of cosmetic ear surgery involves enlarging one or both ears. This type of surgery is most often requested when a person has ears that are significantly smaller than average for their age and size. For this surgery, a small implant is placed in the upper ear cartilage to build the ear. The implant is flexible and designed for comfort and a realistic appearance.
An unusual type of ear surgery is the enlargement of one or both ears.
The most common type of cosmetic ear surgery performed is called pinning. The accessory is used for ears that stick out too much. This procedure is relatively simple and requires small incisions behind the upper cartilage of each ear. A section of cartilage is then removed and the ear is folded and stitched to bring the ear closer to the scalp.
Another less common type of cosmetic ear surgery is ear reshaping. This type of surgery has many options. A person can request to have their ears modified to mimic the pointed shape of a Vulcan or Elf. For this surgery, the top cartilage is cut, reshaped, and sewn back together to create a point. It should be noted that pointed ears are more sensitive to cold than regular rounded ears.
Cosmetic ear surgery includes reshaping the ears to more closely resemble the ears of fictional characters such as Spock from Star Trek.
As with any surgery, cosmetic ear surgery carries risks. Infection is possible, especially if the surgery is not performed by a licensed and trusted surgeon. The ears are a relatively thin appendage, so it is possible for pieces of skin to be lost from the ear if the skin cells do not receive adequate blood flow. If the surgery is performed under standard anesthesia, the chance of death is also small, but real.