Otoplasty for men, ear pinning surgery, is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures that is performed to correct abnormal appearance of the ears, usually present from birth.

What is the cause of protruding ears?

There are several anatomical features that cause the protrusion of the ear. They are the lack of development or partial development of different structures like folds or valleys of the external ears (the helix and or antihelix –folds-, and or concha (valley or cup of the ear). In the majority of the male patients there is a combination these finds. Otoplasty for MEN, ear pining surgery or plastic surgery for protruding ears corrects all these abnormal findings to recreate the normal looking ear.

How is Otoplasty for MEN surgery performed?

New Jersey and New York City Board Certified Cosmetic Latin Plastic Surgeon and Craniofacial Surgeon, Dr. John Mesa, MD will perform Otoplasty for MEN under anesthesia. Dr. John Mesa, MD will make a small incision in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. Then he will sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Non-absorbable stitches may be used to help maintain the new shape. In certain cases, Dr. Mesa will remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete.

Once the surgery is completed, protective bulky dressings are placed in the ears. A lighter head dressing similar to a headband will be placed to keep the ear dressings in place. Male patients are discharged home after recovering form anesthesia. Dr. John Mesa is fellowship trained in Craniofacial Surgery at Michigan University, and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery of the face at University of Alabama which gives him additional credentials, experience and knowledge to perform high quality plastic surgery of the face including

How will I look after Otoplasty for MEN?

Otoplasty for MEN with New Jersey and New York City Board Certified Craniofacial and Cosmetic Latin Plastic Surgeon, Dr. John Mesa, MD is a safe and effective procedure that can enhance the confidence of the child or adult treated by freeing your child or you from the emotional burden of protruding ears.

 After your surgery with Dr. John Mesa, MD, a Board Certified Latin Plastic Surgeon also fellowship trained in Craniofacial Surgery, the structural appearance of your ears will be more balanced and proportional, giving your face a more distinct, symmetrically pleasing look.

Why not go to Internist, Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Dentist, Primary Care Physician and “cosmetologists” for facial implants for MEN face plastic surgery?

Practitioners like Internist and other doctors who are not formally residency-trained and Board Certified to perform Otoplasty for MEN have been found to suffer a much higher rate of complications, as it’s a side interest to them, and not a treatment they’re certified to do all day long. One of the most common complaints is minimal improvement, asymmetries, etc.

Only a licensed professional with the knowledge, training and skills required to achieve optimum results should perform Otoplasty for MEN or plastic surgery to correct protruding ears. Look for a plastic surgeon who is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and who has completed his training at some of the top residency and fellowship institutions.

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