What is Ear Surgery?
Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Nick Slenkovich is a highly regarded otoplasty surgeon who is Board-Certified in Otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat surgery) by the American Medical Association and Plastic Surgery. He is uniquely skilled in helping restore or improve the function and aesthetic appearance of the ears.
The cosmetic ear surgeries that Dr. Slenkovich performs include:
- Earlobe repair and reduction
- Ear pinning
- Ear reshaping
- Ear reconstruction
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Earlobe Repair or Reduction
Earlobe surgery is intended to repair a torn or “cleft” earlobe, remove a keloid scar (thick scarring), or reduce the size or protruding nature of the earlobe. Most earlobe surgery is performed in the office under local anesthesia or in conjunction with other facial surgery in an operating room. Cleft earlobes are commonly repaired with a “Z-plasty” to rearrange the scar. The old piercing is closed, and the ear may be re-pierced. Keloids are typically excised, and a pressure dressing is sewn in place for a few weeks to prevent recurrence. Additional techniques are available to treat early scar formation. Earlobe reductions or setbacks are performed with incisions and local tissue re-arrangements tailored to your specific anatomy and deformity. Earlobe repair and reduction surgeries are typically not covered by insurance, as they are considered cosmetic surgery done for aesthetic purposes only.
