Oklahoma Plastic Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Ear Surgery Oklahoma City: Otoplasty


Ear surgery (otoplasty), is a common procedure to reduce the size of prominent ears and set them closer to the head. In some regions, including Oklahoma, ear pinning is another common phrase used to describe this procedure.

Otoplasty is performed on children age four and up as well as adults. The more uncomfortable the patient is with their ears, the more cooperative they tend to be during their ear pinning—Oklahoma City patients are generally very pleased with their results from Dr. Tim Love.

Otoplasty in Oklahoma can be difficult to find, but look no further than Dr. Tim Love for your Oklahoma City ear surgery. He will go over the procedure in detail and help you set realistic expectations for the outcome of your otoplasty; patients usually start seeing desired results as soon as the swelling dissipates (usually 2-3 weeks).


Otoplasty Can Change Or Correct:


Before you decide on otoplasty, Oklahoma City plastic surgeon, Dr. Tim Love, ensures patients have realistic expectations for results. In general, these are the things most commonly corrected by ear surgery.


  • Lopped ears
  • Cupped ears
  • Shelled ears
  • Large ears

The Surgery


Step 1 – Anesthesia

Anesthesia will be administered by a board-certified M.D. anesthesiologist.

Step 2 – The Surgery

The surgery is performed in a fully-credentialed outpatient surgery center. The surgeon makes a small incision in the back of the ear to expose the ear cartilage. He will then sculpt the cartilage and bend it back toward the head. Non-removable sutures are used to help maintain the new shape. Occasionally the surgeon may remove a larger piece of cartilage to provide a more natural-looking fold when the surgery is complete.

Another technique involves a similar incision in the back of the ear. Skin is removed and suture is used to fold the cartilage back on itself to reshape the ear without removing cartilage.

Step 3 – See the Results

In most cases, ear surgery will leave a faint scar in the back of the ear that will fade with time. Within a few days, bandages will be replaced with a light head dressing. Any activity in which the ear might be bent should be avoided for about a month.


How do I know that Dr Tim Love is the best otoplasty surgeon for me?

- Voted the best plastic surgeon in Oklahoma City.
- 30+ years of cosmetic surgery experience in Oklahoma.
- Countless successful procedures.
- A comfortable and convenient OKC location.
- Hundreds of satisfied patients - read their reviews.
- Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Contact the clinic or call Dr. Tim Love to arrange your free consultation today: (405) 751-5683