Centrally located in Southampton, PA and serving Bucks County PA The Kole Plastic Surgery Center performs ear surgery (otoplasty) for patients desiring plastic surgery.
Ear surgery in Bucks County PA—the medical term is otoplasty—can improve the position or shape of the ear. Otoplasty is appropriate to address a birth defect in the ear’s structure or to repair damage to the external ear due to injury or trauma.
The most common form of ear surgery that Dr. Kole performs is a “setback” otoplasty. This Bucks County PA procedure is done to set back or reduce the appearance of a prominent ear, whether it is from the abnormally-shaped cartilage or from an overgrowth of the cartilage. Otoplasty is usually performed around age five to six; however, many adults can have these procedures performed as long as the patient is in good medical health.
Ear growth is nearly complete by age five, so this typically is the earliest that this type of surgery is performed. At this age, the ear cartilage is very pliable and easily shaped. An additional reason to choose otoplasty at a younger age is that it can minimize teasing and name-calling by a child’s friends and classmates, which can seriously damage a child’s self-esteem and confidence.
Having ears that are too large, stand out away from the head or have abnormalities affects the self-confidence of children and adults alike. Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kole, helps by offering ear surgery for the residents of Southampton, PA, Bucks County and surrounding areas of Bucks County, PA. To learn more about ear surgery, contact us to schedule a personal consultation.
