Otoplasty is an ear surgery designed to adjust the size, positioning, or shape of your ears. This cosmetic procedure is ideal for patients who are unhappy with their ear shape or if their ears protrude too far out from their head.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
This woman came in for an Otoplasty procedure, also known as ear surgery. This will help reduce the size of her ears or pin prominent ears back closer to the head. Otoplasty procedure was done by Dr. Shim Ching in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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This woman came in for an Otoplasty procedure, also known as ear surgery. This will help reduce the size of her ears or pin prominent ears back closer to the head. Otoplasty procedure was done by Dr. Shim Ching in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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This gentleman came in for an Otoplasty procedure, also known as ear surgery. This will help reduce the size of his ears or pin prominent ears back closer to the head. Otoplasty procedure was done by Dr. Shim Ching in Honolulu, Hawaii.
View Photo Gallery Schedule a consultationDuring your consultation, Dr. Ching will review your medical history and examine your ears. He will discuss your goals for the procedure and the potential outcomes. After this process, he will determine if you are an appropriate candidate for the procedure.
The surgery begins with a small incision made in the crease behind the ear. The cartilage of the ear is then reshaped and held in a new position using fine stitches. The procedure typically takes about one to three hours, depending on the desired outcomes and the case’s complexity. Most patients only require local anesthesia, but general anesthesia may be used in some cases.
After the procedure, there may be a small amount of bruising or swelling. You will have a dressing placed over your ears and will be asked to keep them clean and dry. Typically, though, eyeglasses or sunglasses can be worn after 7 – 10 days. The procedure is a safe, relatively easy one.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shim Ching is one of Hawaii’s most renowned physicians for aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body. His attention to detail, skill, and mastery of surgical techniques produce remarkable, natural-looking results.
Contact us today for a personal, confidential consultation with Dr. Ching. Get your questions answered and find out if otoplasty is for you. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in America since 2011, a recognition reserved for the nation’s top 5% of doctors. He also earned first place in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser’s People’s Choice Awards since 2013 and was among Honolulu Magazine’s Top Doctors in Hawaii since 2011.
Dr. Shim Ching's exceptional qualifications and results draw patients to his Honolulu plastic surgery practice from across the Hawaiian Islands including Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Select a location for driving directions to our practice.
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