Non-invasive Ear Molding Procedure for Newborns
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Approximately 15% of babies are born with some type of ear deformity. Some children become very self-conscious about their ears and get teased about them at school. If this becomes a bothersome problem for the parents and child, otoplasty, an ear pinning surgery, can be performed at 5 years old. Dr.
“During the first few days of life, the newborn’s elevated estrogen levels make the baby’s ear cartilage malleable, creating a privileged time when ear molding is possible,” says Dr. White. “Although 30% of newborn ear deformities will self-correct, there is no scientific method for predicting which ones will self-correct. The EarWell system that I use is a new adhesive appliance that attaches to the child’s skin to mold the ear into an anatomically correct shape.” A recent study in the
This procedure is typically covered by insurance, thus eliminating most out-of pocket parental expense. “Gaining a normal ear shape will benefit a child in countless ways,” says Dr. White, a respected cosmetic surgeon in
For those concerned about the shape of their newborn baby’s ears within the first six weeks of life, Dr.
Dr. White specializes in rhinoplasty, abdominoplasty, and blepharoplasty (eyelid lift) among other procedures. People looking to get a plastic surgery in
For more information and to schedule a free consultation, call 305-501-2000 or visit http://www.arcplasticsurgeons.com
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