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Houston Otoplasty Specialist

Constantly trying new ways to keep your ears from sticking out, like growing your hair or tucking them under a hat? Is your child self conscious or possibly getting teased because of prominent ears? Otoplasty is a great option for correcting protruding, prominent, or disproportional ear shape. Often referred to as ear pinning or cosmetic ear surgery, Houston-based Otoplasty Specialist Dr. Scott Reis performs this procedure with careful technique, offering minimal downtime and no noticeable scarring.

Otoplasty In Houston

Dr. Reis offers his patients skillful and professional advice to make sure their cosmetic facial goals are clear before performing this procedure. Often performed on children 5 years or older, this surgery restores natural shape and contour, as well as balance and Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source Ear Surgery American Society of Plastic Surgeons Go to Source symmetry of the ears . Dr. Reis delivers natural-looking results that can restore confidence in you or your loved one’s appearance.

Otoplasty Risks

As with any surgical procedure, there are risks associated with Otoplasty. Some of these Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source Ear Surgery American Society of Plastic Surgeons Go to Source risks include :

  • Infection or bleeding
  • Moderate pain
  • Undesirable scarring
  • Risks associated with anesthesia

Dr. Reis and his team take extreme care to make sure the above risks are avoided and perform follow-up consultations to check that the recovery process is going well. If you experience any of these symptoms, please contact us as soon as possible.

Recovery and Results After Otoplasty

Once the surgery is successfully completed, Dr. Reis and his team will send you home with detailed after-care instructions and a wound-dressing head wrap that should be kept on for at least one week Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source Ear Surgery American Society of Plastic Surgeons Go to Source after surgery .

Results are immediately noticeable and scarring is minimal and always hidden. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to make sure all is healing well.

If you or your child has experienced insecurity because of constant worry about ear shape or size, Otoplasty may be the solution. The Otoplasty procedure is also helpful for those that have suffered from a serious ear injury or Trusetd Source Checkbox Trusted Source Otoplasty Mayo Clinic Go to Source birth defect .

Dr. Reis can also help patients who have previously undergone cosmetic ear surgery, but are unhappy with the outcome.

Contact Dr. Reis for Otoplasty In Houston

Dr. Reis is committed to delivering natural-looking and beautiful results for his patients. To learn more about the Otoplasty procedure and determine if it’s the right option for you, please contact us.

Patient Testimonials

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Everyone in Dr. Reis's office is so friendly and helpful. My procedure went smoothly because they kept me informed every step of the way.

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Dr. Reis and the whole staff is wonderful. They are compassionate and caring and deliver excellent and competent care. I am very pleased...

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He took his time and was very caring and precise. I only had an earlobe repair, but he personally saw me on numerous appointments.

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1 Mayo Clinic. Otoplasty. Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/otoplasty/about/pac-20394822 Accessed April 21, 2020.

2 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Ear Surgery. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/ear-surgery Accessed April 21, 2020.

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