Earlid Surgery (Ear Reconstruction)

Plastic &  Reconstruction Surgeon, Alan Bienstock, MD is a leading expert in performing various types of ear reconstruction surgeries. Depending on the deformity, reconstruction can take different forms. Some of the more common surgical ear reconstructive surgeries the doctor performs are listed on this website. For information pertaining to any ear reconstructive surgery which is not listed on this website please contact the surgeon at either his Manhattan, New York or Lawrenceville, New Jersey office.

Otoplasty - Prominent Ears
Otoplasty is a surgical procedure to correct prominent or "large" ears. Otoplasty is a common procedure performed in the United States on thousands of patients every year. This procedure is usually performed on children between 5 to 6 years of age just prior to entering first grade but can also be performed on anyone at anytime.

Otoplasty is usually performed as an outpatient either under general anesthesia which puts the patient "asleep" through the entire operation or under local anesthesia. After surgery, a head bandage is worn one week followed by a head band at night for one month.

Torn Ear Lobe Reconstruction
Ear reconstruction can involve the entire ear or only a part - the lobe. Otoplasty is a general term for ear reshaping. Torn ear lobe reconstruction is much less involved than other forms of ear reshaping and is a safe and quick procedure.

Traumatic Ear Deformities
Various parts of the ear are frequently injured in accidents. Even the entire ear may be lost because of its exposure in its projection from the head. Traumatic ear deformities can be surgically corrected. Depending on the nature of the traumatic injury, Doctor Bienstock will customize the reconstructive procedure.

Surgery for Partial or Whole Ear Loss
There are now two reconstructive options - to have the ear rebuilt from their own tissues (autogenous ear reconstruction) or to have a prosthetic or false ear anchored to the bone of the side of the head by titanium (Branemark) fixtures.