Surgical Procedures
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Ear Surgery
You may be a candidate for ear pinning (otoplasty) if you have ears that stick out too far from the side of the head. You may also want to have an otoplasty procedure if your ears have an unusual or undesirable shape. The goal is to create ears that have normal folds and shape with a normal protrusion from the side of the head.
Otoplasty is usually performed on an outpatient basis under anesthesia. The ears are usually bandaged with a head band type dressing for several days after surgery. Initial mild postoperative discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. The procedure |
is appropriate beginning at age 5 or 6 or at any time thereafter. The ears usually look normal within 10-20 days. Usually, a head band is worn for 2-3 weeks to protect the ears. Contact sports should be avoided for about a month.
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Contact Us
Jack G. Bruner, M.D., FACS
2801 K Street Suite 200
Sacramento, California 95816
Phone: 916-453-5958
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