EAR PINNING  
 
 

Problem.

Ears that stick out too far from the side of the head or ears that have an unusual or undesirable shape.

Who is a candidate?

  • Individuals over age five who desire ears with normal folds and shape.
     
  • Individuals who want ears with normal protrusion from the side of the head.

Procedure description.

Ear pinning is performed under sedation and local or general anesthesia, and it requires that the ears remain bandaged with a dressing that wraps around the head in a turban-like fashion for a few days. There is some mild post-operative discomfort which is controlled with oral medication.

Recuperation and healing.

The desired results will be evident in 10 to 20 days after surgery. To properly protect the ears, patients will be required to wear a thin stocking cap or head band at night for three weeks after the first dressing is removed. Contact sports should be avoided for about one month.

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Additional information.

For additional information regarding this procedure, including fees, please complete and submit our Request Form.

Refer to Financial for information about payment options.
 

Complementary procedures.

Facial procedures such as face lift, eyelid lift, nose reshaping, or chin enlargement may enhance the results of ear pinning.

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
 
 
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18300 St. John Drive
Nassau Bay, Texas 77058
Daniel Casso, M.D., FACS
Medical Director
281.333.3500
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