The adverse effects of prominent ears begin in the very early years of life, which is why this is one of the few procedures Dr. Mordkovich performs on children. Teasing and bullying can start as soon as a child enters school, creating many devastating effects.
Children who are bullied are more likely to experience depression, anxiety, loneliness and sadness, according to stopbullying.gov. These youngsters are also apt to have changes in sleep and eating patterns, health issues, and evenlow academic performance due to bullying. Many parents choose to correct the ears before a child begins school to prevent these many unfortunate effects.
Dr. Mordkovich begins otoplasty procedures by making a small incision at the back of the ear to expose cartilage and reveal internal tissues. A mini-incision in the back of the ear is the best possible choice, since it virtually eliminates visible scarring afterward and the incision tends to heal quickly. Through this incision, Dr. Mordkovich removes excess cartilage and sutures the ear to a more attractive position on the side of the head. He will also reshape the ear to a more pleasing shape if that is required.
Otoplasty usually takes about one hour to complete. Adults are typically given local anesthesia with sedation, while general anesthesia may be provided to younger patients to ensure their comfort throughout surgery. Patients can return home shortly after the procedure.
After surgery, you or your child will go home with dressings over the ears to protect them and hold them in their new position as they heal. Once the dressing is removed, a headband is worn at night to offer additional protection.Recovery from otoplasty usually takes one to two weeks, depending on the amount of modification made to the ears during surgery. However, since ear pinning and reshaping results are immediate, it is a very exciting moment for patients when their new ears are revealed after the dressings are first removed.
If you’re in need of a cosmetic surgeon in the New York or New Jersey area, contact Dr. Boris Mordkovich at Cross Hudson Plastic Surgery today. As a leading restoration and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Mordkovich has performed thousands of successful ear surgeries in Manhattan, Englewood Cliffs, North Caldwell, Haddonfield, Woodcliff, Rumson, Westfield, Ramsey, Cresskill, Glen Rock, Roseland, and the surrounding areas.
Dr. Mordkovich is recognized as a Top Doc by Real Self and is known for natural looking results from ear surgery and other cosmetic surgery procedures. Cross Hudson Plastic Surgery is conviently located in Bergen County New Jersey, just a quick ride from anywhere in the Tri-State area.
