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Prominent ears that stick out further from the head than desired, or that sit at an unusual angle, can be a source of discomfort for many people. This common condition can be addressed in childhood to minimize the risk of teasing and bullying by other…

Otoplasty, often called ear pinning surgery, is a procedure designed to reshape and reposition the ears so they are less prominent and more symmetrical. With this treatment, our patients can often correct over and undersized ears due to injury or congenital irregularity. At our practice,…

Ear pinning surgery, also called otoplasty, helps correct irregularities of the ear, including concerns about size, shape, and prominence. This typically simple and brief procedure can often make an enormous difference in the lives of patients who have been exposed to ridicule or experienced self-consciousness…

Otoplasty is often combined with other procedures such as rhinoplasty or breast augmentation and liposuction. Typically it is performed in 2-3 hours and can be done under local with sedation.

The double incision otoplasty that Dr Perry at Chrysalis Cosmetics in Sacramento California uses allows for correction of all the subtle and obvious abnormalities and often allows for a more natural appearing result. Prominent ears are often the result of excess cartilage growth of the…