Otoplasty | Central Austin Dermatology & Aesthetics

What is otoplasty?

Otoplasty, also known as ear pinning or ear reshaping, is a surgical procedure that corrects the shape, size, or position of the ears. It can be used to treat a variety of ear deformities, including:

Prominent ears:Otoplasty is primarily used to correct protruding ears, also known as prominuaris.
Misshapen ears:Otoplasty can rebuild ears that are damaged or misshapen.
Large ears:Otoplasty can reduce the size of large ears.
Earlobes:Otoplasty can alter large or stretched earlobes, or lobes with wrinkles or large creases.
Congenital conditions:Otoplasty can correct defects that are present from birth.
Trauma:Otoplasty can correct defects caused by injury.
Missing ears:Otoplasty can build new ears for people who were born without them or lost them through injury.

During the procedure, a surgeon makes incisions in the inner creases of the ears or on the backs of the ears. They then reshape the cartilage framework of the ear using permanent sutures.

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Anderson Ln.

My appointment date was just 2 days after I called to schedule. Accessing the building was very convenient. The staff was uniformly cheerful and positive. My provider, Courtney Scamardo, PA – C,, was very knowledgeable and encouraging. She spent a lot of time me. I never felt rushed.

- P.B.

Anderson Ln.

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- D.B.

Anderson Ln.

Dr. Cadmus was awesome, she came and quickly diagnosed my condition, she was thorough, she took her time to explain in laymen’s terms so I could understand. The staff was curteous and kind and quite helpful. It was a wonderful visit!!!

- D.B.

Anderson Ln.

I’m happy to say that Dr. Simi Cadmus and PA Courtney Scamardo are continuing Dr. Katherine Farady’s high standards of care and service. Good dermatologists are hard to find; I strongly recommend this entire practice.

- B.E.

34th & West

Shareen Coover is the practitioner I saw and she is absolutely wonderful. Her bedside manner is so lovely and she is extremely thorough when I go for my annual skin check I highly recommend this practice.

- L.M.

34th & West

I’ve been a patient at Central Austin Derm for many many years, and specifically a patient of Shirien for many of those years. I never feel like she is in a rush, even if she is having a busy day. She explains what she is doing, listens to what concerns me, and is warmly professional.

- C.T.