Do Otoplasty Results Last Forever?
Patients who feel that their ears detract from their aesthetic image, facial harmony, or balance often opt for otoplasty, a simple surgical procedure done to reduce the size, projection, and prominence of the ears.
After a rapid surgical procedure and a brief recovery period, your ears will look naturally more fitting to your frame and better integrated with the rest of your head and facial features. Results last a lifetime.
It is not uncommon for patients to wonder if otoplasty results last forever. The answer: Otoplasty surgery will generally produce a permanent improvement in the size, shape, and position of ear abnormalities; however some changes may occur over time or with age.
The right age for otoplasty
Of all facial plastic surgery procedures, Otoplasty is among the most common for young people to get, since having overly large ears can lead to bullying during one’s youth, schooling, and early social interactions.
Otoplasty is best performed at an age when the ears have reached their full size, usually between the age of 5 and adulthood. While it can be done in both children and adolescents, it is most effective in older patients.
But no matter the age at which you or a loved one plans to have the procedure, you are probably curious as to how long the results of this simple surgery last.
Otoplasty results are permanent
You’ll be happy to know that the results from otoplasty are permanent. They last forever.
Although the appearance of your ears may change with age, that will not affect or reverse the results of your otoplasty.
Otoplasty is one of the few cosmetic procedures that offers immediate results, and the reduction of prominent ears is immediately visible once surgical bandages are removed and the initial healing process is complete.
There is little to no pain during ear surgery and throughout recovery, and most patients return to work within 1-3 days.
In the vast majority of cases, people will be able to maintain their results for life. Ear surgery is designed not only to improve the appearance or shape of your ears but also—and more importantly—to restore self-confidence by giving you a better sense of balance in your physical features.
Otoplasty can help those with prominent ears reduce feelings of embarrassment and give them a more balanced look that they are usually very happy about.
If revisions are needed
Revisions are rarely required after well-done otoplasty surgery. In the event that they are needed, whether from an error made during one’s initial surgery, or a patient’s ideals changing over time, these revisions tend to be minor corrections doable under local anesthesia.