A lot of individuals who have protruding ears feel extremely self-conscious. Every time they look in the mirror or they see a photograph, all they notice is their ears. Some may try to hide this problem by wearing a hat or using different hairstyles to hide their ears. If you are tired of protruding ears, we encourage you to consider ear surgery.

Ear surgery can go a long way in helping you to not only improve your appearance but also to improve your self-esteem. When you have ears that stick out very far, it can cause you to feel negatively about your appearance. You may feel like others do not even see your face or the other positive aspects of your appearance because your ears stick out so far. Thankfully, you do not have to live like this. You can improve your appearance and change the way your ears look with ear surgery.

The first thing that you should know about ear surgery is that it is used in order to fix cosmetic problems. It is not going to improve your hearing. There are other treatments and procedures that can help individuals who have issues with their inner ear. Ear surgery is going to help people who have cosmetic problems with their ears. In addition to fixing protruding ears, ear surgery can help individuals who have ears that are very large or ears that are misshapen. Some individuals are born with an ear defect that can be fixed with this surgery. Others have been involved in an accident or have had some kind of illness that has affected the appearance of their ears. All of these individuals can experience the benefits that come from ear surgery.

Since it is a surgical procedure, you will definitely need to visit our office for an initial consultation. This consultation will allow you to learn more about the benefits that can come from ear surgery. It will also allow our surgeon to meet with you and fully understand your specific goals. They will ask you questions about your health to make sure that you are a good candidate for this surgery.

You will need to take some time to recover from the procedure. Many are surprised to find that the recovery time is not all that long. Most individuals are able to get back to normal activities about a week or so after ear surgery. They may not be able to engage in strenuous activities, but they are likely able to be out in public and even head back to work.

If you have protruding ears that cause you to have low self-esteem, you can do something about it. A simple ear surgery may be all that is needed to help you have a more positive view of yourself. Contact us today at Smith Facial Plastics to learn more about ear surgery and schedule your consultation.