Ear Surgery White Plains by Dr. Maura Reinblatt
Ear Surgery White Plains, NY | Dr. Maura Reinblatt
Understanding Ear Surgery
Ear surgery involves improving the size, shape, and position of the ears. This specialized procedure is frequently performed on children and teens to prevent bullying and boost self-esteem.
When to Consider Ear Surgery
- Ears that are too large or too small
- Ears that are malformed due to injury or congenital factors
- Protruding ears
- Experiencing self-consciousness about ear appearance
Benefits of Ear Surgery
Dr. Reinblatt's ear surgery offers multiple advantages, including preventing bullying, boosting confidence, and providing natural-looking results that help patients feel more comfortable in their appearance.
Surgical Options for Ear Modification
Ear Pinning: Correcting Protruding Ears
Dr. Reinblatt performs ear pinning by creating small incisions behind each ear. Through these openings, she carefully reshapes the cartilage, removes excess skin, and repositions the ears closer to the head, reducing prominence.
Ear Reduction: Resizing Large Ears
For patients with ears disproportionate to their facial features, Dr. Reinblatt offers ear reduction. This procedure involves sculpting smaller ears by removing unwanted cartilage and skin to create more balanced and aesthetically pleasing proportions.
Ear Reconstruction: Addressing Significant Defects
Ear reconstruction is designed for patients with congenital or trauma-related ear defects. Conditions addressed include cauliflower ear, skin cancer defects, missing earlobes, and cleft earlobes.
Recovery and Healing Process
The recovery timeline for ear surgery involves carefully managed stages to ensure optimal healing and minimal discomfort.
Post-Surgical Care Tips
- Avoid rigorous activity during healing
- Keep head cool and avoid extreme heat
- Refrain from shampooing hair for one week
- Maintain head elevation
- Avoid sleeping on your side
Patient Considerations
Most ear surgery patients are between 4 and 14 years old. The procedure uses local anesthesia for adults and general anesthesia for children, with minimal scarring and approximately one week of downtime.
For more information about Ear Surgery in White Plains, NY, submit an enquiry to Dr. Maura Reinblatt.