A photo shouldn’t make you reach for your hair or tilt your head just so. If your ears make you feel less confident than you’d like to, there’s a quiet way to change that.
At Larson Plastic Surgery in Phoenix, ear pinning brings your features into calm proportion. Dr. Larson designs a plan based on your goals and with board-certified precision, renewing your confidence.
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Surgery
1 to 2 hours
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1 to 2 weeks
Permanent
An otoplasty repositions and reshapes the ear using small incisions hidden in the crease behind it. Dr. Larson defines the antihelical fold with precise Mustardé sutures and secures the ear closer to the head with Furnas conchal mastoid sutures.
In adults, firmer cartilage may need gentle scoring to hold contour. The surgeon tailors the anesthesia (local with sedation or general), and designs discreet scars. Frequently the procedure is done awake so that you can help decide on the exact look that works best for you.
Ear pinning targets prominence and contour, not size alone. The goal is proportion: ears that sit closer to the head, keep natural folds, and stop drawing attention in photos. We balance front, three-quarter, and profile views so the ear quietly complements your features, rather than drawing attention away from them.
Protruding ears
Ear asymmetry
Ear deformities
Discomfort caused by a lack of confidence
We begin with measurements, mirrored views, and photos from angles you actually use. Dr. Larson sketches your current and planned folds, then reviews options and a recovery timeline that works for you.
On surgery day, incisions hide in the crease; sutures create a soft antihelical curve and set distance without a “pasted” look. A soft headband supports shape while swelling fades. Check-ins confirm fit, side-sleep timing, and a return to normal routines. If you wear glasses or on-ear headphones, we’ll plan around them so comfort and contours stay aligned.
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With ear pinning in Phoenix, Dr. Larson places sutures that hold both fold and setback. Once tissues heal, the position is designed to last.
Minor suture relaxation can occur, but meaningful “spring-back” is uncommon when cartilage is properly shaped and supported. If your job or sports involve helmets, we’ll time your return to protect the repair.
Most patients can resume wearing glasses over the headband within a few days, then transition to frames on skin once tenderness resolves after ear pinning in Phoenix. For on-ear headphones, we recommend waiting 4-6 weeks, depending on pressure points. We’ll show you how to pad contact areas early on so comfort stays ahead of schedule.
Expect near-constant wear for the first week after ear pinning in Phoenix, then evenings and sleep for another 3-4 weeks as directed. The goal is steady support while swelling settles and sutures set. We’ll fine-tune timing at each check-in based on healing, lifestyle, and comfort.
Yes. Adult cartilage is firmer, so the technique often includes subtle cartilage scoring along with sutures for a shape that holds. Dr. Larson plans ear pinning with adult work schedules in mind, aiming for a quick return to desk duties and a staged path to recovery. Adult otoplasty is frequently performed awake, while general anesthesia is preferred for comfort in children.
Yes. Bringing ears into proportion often makes the face appear more balanced in profile and three-quarter views. If you’re also considering refining the lower face, we can discuss complementary options like chin liposuction for cleaner jaw definition or a rhinoplasty when nose projection affects balance. Ultimately the goal is facial harmony, and we have a range of options for helping you achieve that.
