Otoplasty
Enhance your facial harmony with expertly tailored otoplasty.
Enhance your facial harmony with expertly tailored otoplasty.
The shape and position of your ears may seem like a small detail, but they play a key role in how balanced and harmonious your overall appearance feels. For individuals born with prominent, asymmetrical, or misshapen ears, otoplasty offers a permanent and natural-looking solution. Whether performed during childhood or sought later in life, this procedure can restore proportion—and with it, confidence.
In addition to ear pinning, Dr. Clark also offers earlobe repair for those with torn, stretched, or elongated earlobes caused by injury, heavy earrings, or gauges. This procedure refines the appearance of the ear and supports a more polished, cohesive facial aesthetic.
At Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Nicholas Clark applies his advanced training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, including a deep expertise in head and neck anatomy, to each procedure. His approach is not simply about pinning ears back but thoughtfully sculpting natural results that align with your unique facial features.
1.5 to 2 hours
Local or general
5–7 days of rest; sutures removed in 1 week
Permanent results that are visible immediately and refine over the following weeks
Protruding ears, asymmetrical ears, large or cupped ears, earlobe repair
5 years and up; also common for adults seeking subtle refinement
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure that reshapes, repositions, or reduces the size of the ears to create a more balanced appearance. Commonly referred to as ear pinning surgery, it addresses concerns such as protruding ears, overly large ear cartilage, or asymmetry caused by congenital conditions or trauma.
In addition to ear pinning, Dr. Clark also performs earlobe repair for patients with stretched, torn, or misshapen earlobes caused by trauma, heavy earrings, or gauged earrings. This precise, in-office procedure restores the natural shape and contour of the earlobe, often with a nearly invisible scar.
While otoplasty is often performed during childhood, many adults seek correction later in life—especially those who’ve been self-conscious for years or who now feel their ears draw attention after other facial changes like a facelift.
Dr. Clark employs techniques that avoid over-correction or unnatural flattening, preserving the natural folds and curvature of the ear to achieve results that are balanced and virtually undetectable.
Otoplasty is typically performed under local anesthesia for adults or general anesthesia for children. The procedure takes about 1.5 to 2 hours.
Otoplasty surgery is performed with long-term results, symmetry, and minimal visibility in mind.
Dr. Clark customizes the approach to suit your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
Otoplasty offers subtle yet powerful benefits for individuals who feel that their ears are too prominent or distracting from their facial appearance. Whether performed in childhood or adulthood, the goal of this procedure is not to create “perfect” ears—it’s to restore balance and remove distraction so that your natural features take center stage.
When ears project too far from the head or appear asymmetrical, they can pull attention away from your eyes, jawline, or overall facial structure. Otoplasty brings the ears into proportion, allowing your features to harmonize. The result? A more refined, balanced profile from every angle.
For many, concerns about ear shape or size often begin in childhood and persist quietly into adulthood. Addressing those concerns can alleviate a lifetime of self-consciousness, whether that means confidently pulling your hair back, posing for photos, or simply feeling more at ease in social settings. It’s not about vanity—it’s about comfort in your appearance.
Otoplasty offers a permanent solution. Dr. Clark reshapes cartilage to establish a long-lasting improvement that won’t shift with time or require future treatments. His technique avoids overcorrection, preserving the ear’s natural folds and curvature for results that don’t look “pinned” or surgically altered.
Because the ears sit at the edges of the face, their shape and position affect how your head and profile are perceived. By refining the ears, patients often find that the entire face appears more symmetrical and composed, even if no other changes are made.
Otoplasty is a low-risk, outpatient procedure with a short recovery period. Most patients return to normal activities within a week, and the incision is carefully hidden in the natural crease behind the ear. As the area heals, the improvement becomes virtually undetectable, but the confidence boost is anything but.
You may be a good candidate for otoplasty if you:
Dr. Clark offers consultations that are honest, informative, and tailored to your goals, helping you explore the safest and most effective plan for your ear reshaping.
Dr. Clark provides precise post-operative instructions and long-term follow-up to ensure a smooth healing process and a stable, proportional result.
Initial improvement is visible as soon as the bandages come off, with refined results continuing to take shape over the next 4–6 weeks. The results of otoplasty are permanent, as the cartilage is reshaped and supported with internal sutures that integrate with the natural tissues. Once healing is complete, most patients enjoy a lifelong improvement, both their facial harmony and their self-confidence.
As a surgeon exclusively focused on the face and neck, Dr. Nicholas Clark approaches ear surgery with the same detail and artistry he brings to every facial rejuvenation procedure. His foundation in head and neck surgery, combined with advanced reconstructive training, allows him to achieve results that are both aesthetically balanced and structurally stable.
Patients trust Dr. Clark for:
At Redbud Facial Plastic Surgery, we treat ears not as standalone features but as part of the complete facial picture.
Yes. Dr. Clark preserves the natural curvature and contour of the ear, ensuring a result that is neither flat nor overly tight.
Yes. Once the cartilage has healed into its new shape, the result is long-lasting and typically does not require revision.
The incision is placed behind the ear, hidden in the natural crease. With proper healing, the scar is virtually invisible.
Absolutely. While often performed in childhood, many adults seek otoplasty later in life and achieve beautiful results.
You may need to wait 2–3 weeks to avoid pressure on the ears, depending on your healing progress. Dr. Clark will guide you personally.
