The new school year is the perfect time for a fresh start. If your child feels self-conscious about their ears, otoplasty can help them step into the classroom with renewed confidence. By scheduling the procedure before school begins, your child has plenty of time to heal and enjoy all their favorite activities without worry. At Houston Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery […]
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This year marks 14 years since I began practicing as a surgeon, and as a specialist in craniofacial and reconstructive surgery, I’ve seen and corrected just about every type of ear deformity—prominent ears, Stahl’s ear, ear tags, hemangiomas, and more. One thing I’ve noticed about my older patients who undergo otoplasty is that many of them decide after spending far […]
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Roughly one-third of infants are born with some type of ear deformity, which is a term that encompasses many different conditions defined by irregular ear development. Infant ear deformities are relatively common and approximately one-third to one-half of cases even self-correct within the first few weeks of birth. While incorrect ear development does not naturally resolve for all children, craniofacial […]
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If your baby was born with some type of ear deformity, wherein the ear shape deviates from the normal exterior ear anatomy, you’re not alone. Studies show that approximately one-third of newborns have a congenital (since birth) ear deformity that typically does not resolve on its own. Fortunately, new techniques have been developed to correct many different ear deformities without […]
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Earlobe repair is an increasingly popular cosmetic treatment for patients who have had their earlobes stretched from piercings over time, used large gauge piercings, or experienced a traumatic injury in this area. Dr. Eric Payne, our craniofacial plastic surgeon, can help close stretched ear-piercing holes and repair torn earlobes. The soft cartilage and fatty tissue of the earlobes make them […]
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