Is Ear Pinning Just For Kids? The Facts Behind Otoplasty for Adults
Children are relentless, and they tend to poke fun at just about anything different that they see— including ears. Although large, misshapen, or protruding ears more of a cosmetic concern, they can make you feel like you want to hide under a rock. Luckily, an otoplasty can help.
An otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, is a surgical procedure that is typically done on children ages 6 to 14 to help correct cosmetic issues. However, although it’s a bit rarer, otoplasty is also a surgical procedure that can help some adults. During an otoplasty, incisions will likely be in the natural creases of the ear to help reduce scarring. After the incisions have been made, skin and cartilage will be removed. This is done to help reshape the ears and give patients the desired results. So, how does this type of surgery change when you’re an adult?
Why Get An Otoplasty As An Adult?
Nobody wants to spend their entire life feeling self-conscious about their appearance. If you have either been made fun of a lot or if you have noticed your self-esteem decreasing because of the size or placement of your ears, then you may want to consider an otoplasty. Afterall, life is too short to spend it feeling self-conscious.
Is Surgery a Possibility?
Typically, otoplasties are performed on children. But, depending on your exact position, we may be able to perform this surgery on you. During your initial consultation with our Associated Plastic Surgeons & Consultants office, we will perform an evaluation and determine whether or not you are a good candidate for this specific type of procedure.
Are There Benefits of Waiting?
As previously mentioned, most surgeons like to perform an otoplasty on children. But one of the biggest benefits of adults getting an otoplasty is that they’re more careful with the aftercare. This reduces their likelihood of getting a postoperative infection.
If you’re sick of spending your adult life feeling self-conscious about the size, shape, or placement of your ears, consider getting an otoplasty. Schedule your otoplasty consultation with our Huntington office today or call (631) 423-1000!
- Published in Otoplasty
Smoke Signals: How to Get Rid of Smoke Damaged Skin
When you initially hear the term “smoke damage” images of a burned down home or business may come to mind. However, did you know that your skin can also show signs of smoke damage? Patients who are current or past smokers are more likely to show premature signs of aging in areas such as the skin around their lips. Luckily, here at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Consultants, we have a procedure that is designed with you in mind: The Mesofacial.
What Is the Mesofacial?
The Mesofacial was first introduced by board certified surgeon Dr. Elliot Duboys himself in 2005, as a unique way to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. The Mesofacial combines micro-needling with non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid to help restore the skin around the lips that have damage from cigarette use.
During this 30 minute procedure, one of our medical aestheticians will thoroughly cleanse the skin with either a chemical peel or . Once the skin is clean, Dr. Duboys applies the non-cross-linked hyaluronic acid to the skin. After which, multiple perforations will be made with a unique handheld device. The combination of the hyaluronic acid and the perforations in the skin will simultaneously add volume while encouraging your skin’s natural reaction to heal itself.
What Is Recovery Like?
One of the biggest concerns patients have in regards to skin care procedures is what the recovery time is. Luckily, the Mesofacial requires no downtime at all. In fact, patients can return right back to work or even head to the gym immediately afterward. Although patients typically experience some redness directly after their facial, it should subside within six hours.
If you are experiencing adverse side effects from chronic cigarette use such as fine lines and wrinkles around your lips, consider the Mesofacial. To learn more, schedule your consultation with our Huntington office today! Call (631) 423-1000 to make an appointment.
- Published in MedSpa