Otoplasty In Miami, FL

Otoplasty, also called ear pinning or cosmetic ear surgery, is a plastic surgery procedure that changes the outer ear’s position, shape, or size. The most common version, ear pinning, corrects ears that protrude too far from the head, usually because the ear has an underdeveloped fold or an oversized bowl of cartilage.

Otoplasty is typically performed through an incision hidden in the natural crease behind the ear. Through this incision, surgeons can reshape, fold, or secure the cartilage with permanent internal sutures so the ears sit closer to the head. When needed, otoplasty can also reduce oversized ears or correct asymmetry between the two sides.

Dr. Pazmiño uses a wide range of otoplasty techniques, chosen for your anatomy and your goals, including suture-based pinning, cartilage reshaping, and ear reduction, alone or in combination. Ears often differ from side to side, so each ear may need its own technique. Before surgery, he reviews your anatomy and the plan with you so you know exactly what to expect.

Dr. Pazmiño performs otoplasty for children as young as 8, working closely with their parents throughout, as well as for teens and adults.

• He is known for complex revision surgery, so he can also help patients who are unhappy with ear surgery performed elsewhere.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 400 otoplasty procedures.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Hospital-level care: Your surgery takes place in a hospital or an accredited surgical facility, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.