otoplasty
Cosmetic ear surgery
Otoplasty is cosmetic surgery to reshape the ears, most commonly to pin back ears that stick out prominently from the head.
The procedure is often performed on children to prevent teasing: She had otoplasty at age seven.
It can also correct ear deformities or repair damage from injury.
Controlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- surgeonPhysician who operates
- otolaryngologistPhysician for ears, nose, throat
operating-room · postoperative · procedure · scalpel · sterile · outpatient · stitches · bandaging
External ear structure
- auricleExternal ear or atrial appendage
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- lobeRounded projecting part
- antihelixInner ear cartilage ridge
concha · helix · tragus · bilateral · unilateral · asymmetry · malformation
Outward visible form
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- beautyAesthetic excellence
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
proportion · reshaping · contour · profile · protrusion · correction · vanity · self-consciousness
Young human beings
- congenitalExisting from birth
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- school-ageOf compulsory learning years
developmental · nonsurgical · newborn · infant · age-appropriate
One's sense of worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-imageOne's view of oneself
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
incision
Controlled cut into tissue
- sutureMedical wound closure
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- surgeonPhysician who operates
otolaryngologist · operating-room · postoperative · procedure · scalpel · sterile · outpatient · stitches · bandaging · healing
pinna
External ear structure
- auricleExternal ear or atrial appendage
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- lobeRounded projecting part
antihelix · concha · helix · tragus · bilateral · unilateral · asymmetry · malformation
appearance
Outward visible form
- aestheticsTheory of beauty
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- beautyAesthetic excellence
symmetry · proportion · reshaping · contour · profile · protrusion · correction · vanity · self-consciousness · consultation
children
Young human beings
- congenitalExisting from birth
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
school-age · developmental · nonsurgical · newborn · infant · age-appropriate
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- self-imageOne's view of oneself
- self-consciousnessUncomfortable awareness of oneself
embarrassment · satisfaction · self-acceptance · motivation · expectations
plastic, plasticity, otitis, otoscope, rhinoplasty, otology, blepharoplasty, otological, ear surgery