Few things are more heartbreaking for a parent than seeing a child suffer. For children born with overly large, misshapen or protruding ears, parents may worry about their child being teased or mocked due to their appearance. We are often contacted by parents looking for options to help their child with aesthetic ear problems. Contact our offices and schedule a consultation with Dr. Sajjadian and your child today. You do have options.
Otoplasty Surgery: A Solution for Problem Ears
How Old Does My Child Need to Be?
Otoplasty can be performed on children, teens, and adults as long as the ear is fully developed. Typically this occurs around 4 or 5 years of age. Dr. Sajjadian can help you determine if your child is ready for surgery.
Recovery After Otoplasty: What Should My Child Expect?
Otoplasty is surgery and your child will need to spend some time recovering. After surgery, they’ll have thick bandages placed around the ears. This helps hold the ear into position as it heals. Keep these in place until you’re instructed to remove them. Most patients need a few days to a week off from their regular activities. Help your child to get plenty of rest during this time. Rest is essential in helping the body to heal. Dr. Sajjadian and his staff will be in close contact during recovery to ensure your child heals properly after surgery.
Choose Your Surgeon Carefully
One of the important decisions in any cosmetic surgery, but especially in those involving children, is the choice of a surgeon. You’ll want to find a surgeon that is comfortable working with children. Dr. Sajjadian loves working with his youngest patients and helping them to correct aesthetic problems early on that could lead to embarrassment or teasing down the road. He can help alleviate your child’s fears about the procedure and explain the surgery in terminology a child can understand. His extensive surgical experience and triple board certification help him to create stunning results for all of his patients, young and old.
If your child’s ears are misshapen, see us. Dr. Sajjadian can help create aesthetically pleasing ears for your child using otoplasty.