COSMETIC EAR SURGERY OPTIONS
In addition to being the instruments through which we hear and process sounds, the external structures of the ears also contribute to the symmetry, balance and aesthetic proportions of the face as a whole. The anatomy of the external portion of the ear consists of the auricle (pinna) and the external acoustic meatus. The auricle projects from the side of the head and collects the vibrations of the air by which sound is produced, while the external acoustic meatus leads inward from the bottom of the auricle and channels the vibrations to the tympanic cavity. The ears are made up of delicate tissue and cartilage that is highly vulnerable to injury or trauma. Cosmetic ear surgery is performed to address and correct congenital or injury-related deformities of the ear, which can be the root of social anxiety and low self-esteem in both children and adults.
Structural malformations of the ear that can be rectified with cosmetic ear surgery include:
- Microtia: congenital deformity involving the underdevelopment of the external portion of the ear (also referred to as the pinna or auricle)
- Macrotia: overly large ears
- Anotia: a rare, congenital deformity wherein the entire outer projected portion of the ear (pinna/auricle) is totally absent
- Torn or ripped earlobe after injury or trauma
- “Lop-ear deformity”: congenital defect wherein the fold of ear cartilage responsible for giving shape to the upper portion of the ear does not properly form, causing the ear to protrude or “flop” downward
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Surgical procedures to improve the aesthetic appearance of the ears should be performed by an experienced facial plastic surgeon who possesses the high degree of clinical skill necessary to target and resolve ear deformities without negatively impacting the patient’s hearing, such as Dr. Trang Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V). Dr. V is the founder of The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts, a state-of-the-art medical practice located in beautiful Chantilly, VA, where she now serves as the lead facial plastic surgeon.
Dr. V is pleased to offer cosmetic ear surgery options that are designed to safely and effectively correct structural malformations of the ear while bringing the ears into ideal proportional balance with the rest of the facial structures, thereby improving the overall aesthetics of the patient’s facial appearance:
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In order to ensure that you achieve optimal results from your cosmetic ear surgery, it is important that you select a physician with a strong working knowledge of facial anatomy and the intricate structures of the ear, such as Dr. Trang Thuy Vo-Nguyen (Dr. V). Dr. V has the background, clinical experience, and surgical skill-set to create customized treatment plans that are designed to safely and effectively enhance the appearance of your ears with cosmetic ear enhancement procedures.
Dr. V is double board certified in the field of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and through her extensive training, research, and achievements, she has built a reputation as one of the leading facial plastic surgeons in the nation. If you are interested in learning more about having your cosmetic ear surgery performed by Dr. V, please contact The Virginia Institute for Surgical Arts today. We look forward to speaking with you, and to scheduling your initial consultation with Dr. V.
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