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Restore Balance With Ear Surgery in NYC and Long Island

Dissatisfaction with the way your ears look can be a difficult reality, for adults and children alike. Ears that are either too small or too large can create an imbalanced appearance, resulting in issues like anxiety and a loss of self-esteem, which nobody should have to deal with. Dr. Doshi performs ear surgery (also known as otoplasty) on adults and children in his Long Island office, helping to restore self-confidence and ease anxiety in patients both young and old. Ear lobe repair surgery and otoplasty can help you by creating a more balanced, symmetrical look – reach out to us to learn more about how this procedure can benefit you.

Why Patients Wait, and Why They Eventually Don’t

It’s worth naming something many patients feel but don’t always say out loud in consultation: ear self-consciousness often sits quietly for years - sometimes decades - before someone decides to actually do something about it. Parents frequently describe watching a child grow increasingly aware of their ears through elementary school, weighing the decision to intervene against a hope that “they’ll grow into it” or “kids will stop noticing.” Adults often describe a similar pattern from their own childhood, having simply adapted - certain hairstyles, certain angles avoided in photos - rather than addressing the underlying concern. There’s no wrong amount of time to wait, and no expiration date on deciding it’s worth addressing. What changes for most patients isn’t the ears themselves, but finally being ready to prioritize it.

Is Otoplasty the Right Procedure for Me?

You’re a great candidate for ear surgery in NYC and Long Island if you find the shape or positioning of your ears to be problematic. If you’re considering ear surgery for your child, it’s best to wait until they have reached five or six years of age, which is the point at which the ears tend to reach full size.

For children and adults six years and up, otoplasty is a great way to correct issues like:

Overly large ears
Ears that protrude too much
Misshapen ears
Damaged or torn earlobes
Cauliflower ear, and other cosmetic issues
A prior otoplasty, with unsatisfactory results

Understanding Your Options: One Procedure Category, Several Distinct Concerns

“Ear surgery” is genuinely a category rather than a single fixed operation, and it’s worth understanding the distinction between the concerns it addresses before your consultation. Protruding ears - the most commonly treated concern - involve the ear’s position relative to the head, typically corrected through cartilage reshaping behind the ear. Oversized ears involve the ear’s overall size, addressed through a different technique focused on reducing height and width rather than repositioning. Misshapen ears, including conditions like lop ear or shell ear present from birth, involve the ear’s structural form, often requiring more individualized cartilage grafting or reshaping. And earlobe concerns - torn, stretched, or simply oversized lobes - are typically addressed as a distinct, more limited procedure. Many patients have some combination of these, which is why a physical exam during consultation, rather than a self-diagnosis based on a single search term, is the most reliable way to determine your specific surgical plan.

More About the Ear Surgery Procedure

For most patients, an otoplasty performed in Dr. Doshi’s Long Island offices takes anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours. This, of course, depends on the specific type of otoplasty performed, and whether or not it’s being performed in conjunction with any other facial surgeries. Depending on what specific issues you’re looking to address, Dr. Doshi will choose the ear surgery procedure that will best suit your needs.

Ear Shaping

Also known as “ear pinning,” the ear shaping surgery typically involves an adjustment to the size and shape of the ear. Through an incision made behind the ear, Dr. Doshi will sculpt and reshape the ear’s cartilage, to create a more balanced and symmetrical appearance.

Torn Earlobe Repair

Some patients come to Dr. Doshi with earlobes that have been torn or damaged in one way or another. Whether you’re looking to walk back the effects of so-called gauge earrings, or have simply dealt with some other earlobe-related misfortune, Dr. Doshi can quickly and easily repair your damaged earlobe.

Ear Lobe Reduction

Patients who feel as though their ear lobes are too large or protrude too far out can visit Dr. Doshi in his Long Island office for an otoplasty procedure designed to simply reduce the size of the earlobes for a slimmer, more attractive profile.

Correcting a Previous Otoplasty You Weren’t Happy With

Not every patient coming through the door is having ear surgery for the first time. Revision otoplasty - correcting a result from a prior surgery, whether performed by Dr. Doshi’s practice or elsewhere - is a genuine specialty within ear surgery, and one that calls for particular care and experience. Revision cases are generally more complex than first-time otoplasty, since the surgeon is working with cartilage and tissue that has already been altered once, sometimes with scar tissue or asymmetry left behind from the original procedure. If you’re unhappy with a previous result, a consultation focused specifically on what didn’t work the first time - and what a realistic, improved outcome looks like now - is the right starting point.

What Happens During Your Consultation

Your first visit is designed to give Dr. Doshi a complete picture of your specific ear anatomy and goals, not just a quick look at the concern you mention first. Expect a physical examination of ear size, shape, cartilage flexibility, and symmetry between the two sides, along with a detailed conversation about what’s bothering you and what you’re hoping to achieve. This is also when Dr. Doshi will recommend which specific technique - or combination of techniques, if more than one concern is present - fits your anatomy, and walk you through what to realistically expect from surgery, recovery, and final results. Bringing any relevant history (including operative details from a prior otoplasty, if this is a revision case) helps make this conversation as productive as possible.

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What’s the Recovery Process Like?

You’ll be able to return home within a few hours of your otoplasty procedure, with a bandage around your head to help with swelling and bruising after the procedure. These things are normal, and will subside rather quickly.

You’ll experience some mild aching and a bit of throbbing for the next few days, which can be easily resolved with medication we’ll provide you. In most cases, you’ll be able to return to work within two to three days, and children are typically clear to return to school within five days.

Beyond the first week, most patients continue seeing gradual improvement as remaining swelling resolves - this can take a few months for the final result to fully settle, particularly around the more delicate cartilage areas at the top of the ear. Protecting the ears from any significant impact, including contact sports, is generally recommended for several weeks beyond the initial return to normal activity, with your surgeon confirming exactly when it’s safe to resume based on your specific healing progress.

Scarring: What to Expect

Ear surgery incisions are positioned behind the ear or within its natural folds wherever the specific technique allows, meaning resulting scars are generally very well concealed once healed. Most patients find these scars fade considerably over the months following surgery, becoming difficult to notice even at close range, particularly once hidden behind the natural fold where the ear meets the head.

The Dr. Doshi Difference

With over five years of intensive training, and having performed thousands of procedures on happy patients all over the country, Dr. Doshi is one of the most up-and-coming surgeons in his field. He specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, focusing on aesthetically-driven, natural results that are arrived at through closely working with each and every one of his patients. His board certification and specific training in facial plastic surgery give him a depth of experience with ear anatomy and facial proportion that informs every otoplasty he performs. Reach out to us today to learn how we can help you.

Dr. Doshi board-certified facial plastic surgeon Long Island

What Ear Surgery Costs

Because otoplasty covers a range of possible corrections - from pinning alone to more involved reshaping or revision work - cost varies based on your specific case, the technique used, and whether general or local anesthesia is required. Many patients find pricing generally falls somewhere between $2,500 and $8,600 or more, with your exact quote provided after an in-person consultation and exam. Financing options are available to help make the procedure more manageable for qualified patients.

Serving Patients Across Long Island and NYC

Dr. Doshi’s Long Island practice draws patients from across the greater New York metro area, including Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs, for ear surgery specifically - a reflection of the specialized, focused experience his facial plastics practice offers compared to a more generalist cosmetic surgery setting. Whether your concern is a straightforward pinning correction or a more involved revision case, patients traveling from across the region can expect the same thorough, individualized consultation process outlined throughout this page.

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Ear Surgery Today

If you’re unhappy with the size, shape, position, or general appearance of your ears, we can help. Otoplasty is a great way to sculpt your ears so they complement your appearance in a natural way. Reach out to Dr. Doshi at his Long Island office to learn more about ear surgery today!

Ear Surgery FAQ

What ear concerns can otoplasty correct?

Otoplasty can address protruding ears, overly large ears, misshapen ears (including lop or shell ear), damaged or torn earlobes, cauliflower ear, and unsatisfactory results from a prior otoplasty.

How long does ear surgery take?

Most procedures take anywhere from 45 minutes to three hours, depending on the specific type of correction needed and whether it’s combined with other facial surgery.

At what age can a child have ear surgery?

It’s generally best to wait until a child is five or six years old, the point at which the ears tend to reach full adult size, for the most predictable and lasting results.

How much does ear surgery cost?

Pricing generally falls between $2,500 and $8,600 or more, depending on the specific technique and extent of correction needed. A personalized quote is provided after consultation.

Can a previous otoplasty be corrected if I’m not happy with the results?

Yes. Revision otoplasty addresses results from a prior surgery, though these cases are generally more complex due to previously altered cartilage and tissue.

When can I return to normal activities after ear surgery?

Most adults return to work within two to three days, and children typically return to school within about five days, though full final results take a few months to become fully apparent.

Ear Surgery in NYC and Long Island