Is there something about your ears that you do not like? For example, do they stick out very far? Are your ears very small, or are they very large? Were you born with a defect that affects your ears? If you answer yes to any of these questions, otoplasty may be able to help you.
Otoplasty is also referred to as ear surgery. However, this is not a surgery that affects the inner or the middle ear. It is surgery that is designed in order to change the appearance of the outer ear. It is only performed in order to improve a person’s appearance. If you are interested in having surgery performed for a medical reason or to improve your hearing, otoplasty is not the right option for you.
One of the main reasons why individuals are interested in otoplasty is because they understand the connection that exists between liking the way they look on the outside and the way they feel on the inside. If a person has something about their outer appearance that really bothers them, this is going to lead to them having low self-esteem. It can cause them to not feel social or to not take advantage of exciting opportunities in their life. They may not feel confident when it comes to personal relationships, and they may feel even less competent in the business world.
There is also the connection that exists between the way you look on the outside and the way other people treat you. While all of us would like to say that we do not base our opinions on the outer appearance of others, it is something that we do naturally. And even though we may take the time to get to know someone else, we make snap judgments about people based on the way they look. So, if you want individuals to see you in a better light, you may use some form of cosmetic surgery, like otoplasty, in order to improve your outer appearance.
There are a variety of techniques that can be used with this surgery in order to help you accomplish your particular goals. If you feel like your ears are uneven, if you feel like your ears stick out very far or if you feel like there is something else wrong with the shape or size of your ears, we can talk about how otoplasty can fix this problem and help you have an appearance that you will feel happy with.
Set up a time to sit down with Dr. Avron Lipschitz at Athena Plastic Surgery to learn more information about otoplasty. We have offices in Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart and also serve individuals in the West Palm Beach and surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule a consultation for otoplasty.