Ear clipping, more accurately known as ear pinning or otoplasty, is a surgical procedure to reshape prominent ears or set them closer to the head. The process involves several steps:
Steps in Ear Pinning (Otoplasty)
According to information from the Cleveland Clinic, the typical steps involved in "clipping" or pinning your ears include:
- Incision: The surgeon makes one or more incisions on the back of your ear.
- Reshaping: Through these incisions, the surgeon weakens or removes skin or cartilage causing the ear to protrude.
- Repositioning: The ear is repositioned closer to the head, achieving the desired appearance.
- Securing: The ear is held in its new position using permanent sutures (stitches).
This surgery aims to reshape the cartilage and skin of the ear to reduce its prominence and improve its overall appearance.
