Otoplasty (Protruding Ears)
Dr. Meghan McGovern
NewBeauty Top Doctor Since 2025
Dr. Meghan McGovern
NewBeauty Top Doctor Since 2025
Otoplasty (Protruding Ears)
Ideal Candidates: Individuals seeking to correct ear protrusion for a more balanced appearance.
Benefits: Enhances ear positioning and boosts self-confidence.
Downtime: Minimal, with most returning to normal activities in two weeks.
Surgery: RenewalASC, Savannah.
Pre-Op and Post-Op: Savannah and Statesboro locations.
Cost: Varies depending on customized treatment package selected, but expect a range of $5,000 to $15,000.
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Otoplasty is about more than reshaping ears; it’s about restoring confidence and giving patients the freedom to feel comfortable in their own skin. My goal is to deliver results that truly enhance both appearance and emotional well-being.
– Meghan McGovern, MD
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People with prominent ears often experience teasing and ridicule, which can lead to emotional stress, poor self-confidence, and social avoidance. If you are facing these issues, then Dr. Meghan McGovern can help, as he is the area expert on otoplasty.
Reasons to Consider Otoplasty
Deformity of the external ear may be due to trauma, the treatment for cancer, or a congenital condition such as the protruding ear.
The most common congenital ear deformity treated at RenewalMD is the protruding ear.
The protruding ear appears either at birth or in early childhood and can involve either one or both ears. Abnormal growth and development of the ear cartilage contributes to the range of deformities seen with this condition. Proper evaluation of the external ear is required to customize the surgical management.
Procedure Overview & Recovery Time
Otoplasty techniques include surgical operations to restore or enhance the appearance of an ear or the ears.
The surgical approach usually uses an incision behind the ear to gain access to the cartilage contributing to the protruding helix. The protruding part is folded into a more advantageous shape and held in place by a series of permanent sutures, anchored in the cartilage. If there is an overgrowth of the conchal cartilage, then a small incision is made on the front side of the ear and a small, crescent-shaped piece of cartilage is removed. Both of these incisions heal very well and most become imperceptible with time.
The procedure can be performed in our surgical suite using either local or general anesthesia; cases approved by insurance are performed at the hospital.
A protective bandage is worn for several days and sutures are removed at one week. Pain is minimal and most people return to school or work within two weeks.
Scheduling Your Consultation
Dr. McGovern will discuss your options during your consultation in one of our two Georgia offices (Savannah or Statesboro). Call 912.920.2090 or click the button below to schedule your complimentary and confidential consultation.
