Otoplasty Candidates
- If you have overly large or small ears
- If your ears are disproportionate to your head
- If your ears protrude or stick out prominently from your head
- If you have an abnormal ear shape due to injury, trauma, or a structural issue from birth
- If you have ear cartilage stable enough for correction
What to Expect at an Otoplasty Consultation
How to Prepare for Otoplasty Surgery
- Avoid taking herbal supplements for three weeks
- Avoid taking blood thinners or anti-inflammatory medication for three weeks
- Quit smoking six weeks prior to the procedure to improve healing
- Arrange for someone else to drive you before and after your procedure
- Arrange for someone to stay with you the first night following surgery
Ear Pinning Surgery in NJ with Dr. Spiro
Otoplasty Recovery Time
- How to take care of your ears following surgery
- Medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection
- When to return to normal activities
- When to take your dressings off
- When to make up a follow-up appointment