Ear Pinning Procedure
During ear surgery, a small incision is made behind the ear to allow Dr. Chung to remove excess skin and cartilage, in effect “pinning” the ear into a more aesthetically pleasing alignment.
If the ears themselves are overly large or asymmetrical, it is relatively easy for Dr. Chung to reshape the cartilage, providing a more aesthetically pleasing shape and size.
As with any incision, a thin scar is likely to remain. However, because this incision is placed behind the ear, it is generally inconspicuous.
Ear Pinning Recovery
During recovery, it is important to not place pressure on the ears. If you’re used to sleeping on your side, you might have to change your sleeping habits for a short while.
Soft dressings will be used to protect your ears following surgery, and a headband may be recommended to keep the ears in place while the skin fully heals, for up to two weeks.
You may experience some mild discomfort as the skin heals, which is typical after incisions on the ear. Although complications and risks are minimal with ear surgery, you will be given instructions for how to properly care for your incisions to avoid any complications.
Most patients will recover in as little as one week. This is especially true of younger patients. Once you are healed, the ears will be better aligned and more proportional to the head, with scars that are completely hidden from sight.
Dr. Chung's Philosophy
Plastic surgery is a very personal decision and can get overwhelming at times to sort through options that are currently available. As a fellowship trained aesthetic plastic surgeon, I have the knowledge and experience to guide patients during this process. My goal is to listen, understand your objectives, and advise you in selecting a procedure that is right for you. As a woman surgeon, I am compassionate, warm, and honest. You will leave educated and confident that the end result will be beautiful and natural, not overdone.
I truly believe that to be a successful aesthetic plastic surgeon, one has to become the patient’s lifelong aesthetic provider. From non-invasive procedures to surgery, our journey begins together.
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