Surgical reshaping and repositioning of protruding ears — improving the shape, position, and proportion of the ear to create a balanced, natural appearance.
Otoplasty at Natural Results Plastic Surgery is performed personally by Dr. Carlos Mata — board-certified plastic surgeon (ABPS/FACS), Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2018, and Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeon — at the practice's AAAASF-accredited surgical suite in Scottsdale, Arizona. 25,000+ procedures performed.
For many men and women of all ages, the embarrassment of having ears that stick out can result in a loss of confidence in professional and social situations. With today's advances in ear surgery — aka otoplasty — by Scottsdale, AZ board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Carlos Mata (a.k.a. Dr. Scottsdale®), dramatic improvements can be produced in the appearance of your ears. The ears are fully grown by the time you are 4, so otoplasty is ideal for children who may encounter teasing from other kids. It can as easily be performed on men and women of all ages and does not pose any additional risks.
Protruding ears can be fixed by performing an otoplasty. The incisions are made behind the ear to hide them. The ears are surgically repositioned by removing and/or tightening the skin and cartilage. Special sutures are used to reshape the cartilages and overall ear appearance.
The procedure improves the shape, position, and proportion of the ear and creates a balanced natural shape.
Otoplasty can be performed under local, IV sedation (light sedation), or deep sedation in our surgical office in Scottsdale, AZ — based on the patient. It can also be done at the hospital under general anesthesia based on the patient's age, usually children.
The ears typically mature faster than any other part of the body. Therefore, at an appropriate age and time when surgical adjustments are made, the results are generally long-lasting. Even as the body changes due to age and gravity, the changes to the ear will be minimal and a secondary otoplasty is usually not needed.
Usually, the condition is symmetrical to both ears. The final shape that the surgery will aim for will depend on the initial structure of the ear and how cartilages are placed. If the procedure is only for one ear, the shape will be patterned after the normally formed ear.
Candidacy is ultimately a conversation. Dr. Mata will determine the right path at consultation.
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Personalized pricing is reviewed at consultation with Dr. Mata.
Incisions are made behind the ear to hide them. The ears are surgically repositioned by removing and/or tightening the skin and cartilage. Special sutures are used to reshape the cartilages and overall ear appearance.
Otoplasty can be performed under local, IV sedation (light sedation), or deep sedation in our surgical office in Scottsdale, AZ — based on the patient. It can also be done at the hospital under general anesthesia based on the patient's age, usually children.
The ears typically mature faster than any other part of the body, so the results are generally long-lasting. Even as the body changes due to age and gravity, the changes to the ear will be minimal and a secondary otoplasty is usually not needed.
Usually, the condition is symmetrical to both ears. If the procedure is only for one ear, the shape will be patterned after the normally formed ear.
The ears are fully grown by the time you are 4, so otoplasty is ideal for children who may encounter teasing from other kids. It can as easily be performed on men and women of all ages.
Consultations with Dr. Mata are private, unhurried, and typically last 45 to 60 minutes. Your first conversation sets the foundation for everything that follows.
