502.721.0330
Louisville Cosmetic Ear Surgery Specialist – Dr. Lee Corbett
Otoplasty (Cosmetic Ear Surgery in Louisville): Is It for Me?
Otoplasty surgery is typically performed when we are young, usually about the time we start school to avoid teasing. However, there are a lot of patients who reach adulthood with one or both ears protruding. For male patients this often leads to some level of self-consciousness while female patients feel ‘condemned’ to certain hair styles to hide the problem. Correction of protruding ears is possible for adults. In fact, the procedure is rather routine and makes a significant improvement for those who elect to have the surgery.
Goals of Surgery
The goal of the surgery is to bring the ears back into a normal anatomic relationship with your head and to gain symmetry with the other ear.
Where Does the Surgery Take Place?
This procedure is done in an operating room.
Anesthesia
General Anesthesia is the preferred option.
Surgery Time
Varies depending on one or both ear being treated. 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Hospital Stay
This is an outpatient procedure.
Recovery
You should be back to your normal routine right away. A head band will be necessary for several days though.
Follow-Up
Plan on at least 3 visits post-op.
Complications
As with any surgical procedure, complications can occur and are best discussed at the time of your consultation. It is essential that eyelid surgery Louisville patients be aware of potential complications before undergoing this or any surgical procedure.
Fees
Costs range from about $2,600 to $3,700. The range varies depending on if one or both ears are being treated. These totals do include surgeon, anesthesia and O.R. costs.
Over the course of his career, Dr. Lee Corbett has helped many patients seeking cosmetic surgery in Louisville realize their aesthetic dreams. In addition to performing lip augmentation, he also specializes in facial revitalization with Botox Cosmetic. In fact, Dr. Corbett is regarded as one of the most accomplished Louisville Botox specialists. He also has considerable experience enhancing the appearance of the facial skin through the novel VeraPulse procedure.
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4121 Dutchmans Lane
Suite 305
Louisville, KY 40207
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phone: 502.721.0330
Board-certified with years of experience...
I researched and interviewed several surgeons for my procedure. I was scared and unsure when I stated the process and Dr. Corbett made me feel comfortable and at ease.
