Otoplasty in Baltimore

An ear surgery in Baltimore can treat the following conditions:

Macortia: Ears that are visibly oversized in comparison to the rest of the head.

Microtia: Ears that are severely underdeveloped due to congenital defects. In extreme cases, the pinna (a cartilaginous support structure) of the ears may be completely missing.

Constricted Ear: The support structures at the top of the ears and the pinna are underdeveloped or completely missing, leaving the ear appearing folded.

Cauliflower Ear: A deformity where repeated injury and trauma to the ears have caused them to appear puffy and resemble a cauliflower, commonly found in wrestlers and boxers.

Cleft Earlobe: The lower, fleshy portion of the earlobe appears misshaped or may be missing sections due to trauma.

Cryptotia Ears: Patients with cryptotia ears have ears where the outer rim of the ear is concealed under the skin or attached to the side of the head.

Ideal candidates for an ear surgery in Baltimore can be children and adults who have damaged, misshapen, or malformed ears. Patients considering an otoplasty should be in good overall health without chronic ear conditions or health problems that may interfere with healing.

In children, we recommend waiting to undergo this procedure until the child reaches the age of 5. This is the time when the cartilage of the ears is stable and fully formed.

Ear Augmentation: When microtia or underdeveloped ears are seen, ear augmentation may be the best method. Ear augmentation may require using cartilage grafts harvested from another part of your body to rebuild ear structures.

Ear Reduction: Disproportionately large ears, or macrotia, are addressed with ear reduction surgery. Ear reduction involves excising excess ear tissue to reshape the ears. Incisions are well-hidden along the natural folds of the ear structure.

Ear Pin Back: Ears that protrude excessively can be addressed with an “ear pin back” technique. This technique involves flattening the ears by making an incision along the natural creases on the backside of the ear to remove excess cartilage. The ear is adjusted and positioned closer to the head.