Soft dressings applied to the ears will remain for a few days. Most patients experience some mild discomfort. If you are accustomed to sleeping on your side, your sleep patterns may be disrupted for a week or so because you cannot put any pressure on the ear areas. Headbands are sometimes recommended to hold the ears in the desired position for several weeks after the surgery.

The risks are minimal. Infection and blood clots must be watched for but are rare. There will be a thin white scar behind the ear after healing. Because this scar is in a natural crease behind the ear, the problem of visibility is inconsequential. Anything unusual during the healing process should be reported immediately.

Facial plastic surgery makes it possible to correct many facial flaws that can often undermine one’s self confidence. By changing how you look, cosmetic surgery may help change how you feel about yourself.

Insurance does not generally cover surgery that is purely for cosmetic reasons. Surgery to correct or improve birth defects or traumatic injuries may be reimbursable in whole or in part. It is the patient’s responsibility to check with his/her insurance carrier regarding coverage.