My 8-year-old son is constantly teased because of his large ears. He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young, is still growing and may regret having surgery in the future. What can I say to him to deter him from wanting this?
|
Pulse Dye Laser (V-Beam)
Candela's Pulse Dye Laser is attracted to red pigmentations in the skin, making it a great option for the treatment of facial Spider Veins, Rosacea and Poikiloderma (redness of the neck), Port Wine Stains, Hemangiomas and Angiomas, scarring, bruising, and even Warts. The Pulse Dye Laser works by delivering an intense but gentle burst of light into selectivley targeted areas of the skin. Candela's dynamic cooling method, which delivers a cooling mist on the skin before the laser pulses, provides patients with added comfort, helps protect the skin, and minimizes side effects like redness. Factors such as age, color, location, and type of lesion will determine the settings used during treatment as each condition and each individual is unique.
Click here for Post-op Care Instructions Click for more information about the Pulse Dye Laser from Candella Corp. Services
|
My 8-year-old son is constantly teased because of his large ears. He wants to have surgery but I feel he is too young, is still growing and may regret having surgery in the future. What can I say to him to deter him from wanting this?
Obviously, a decision to have surgery on a child's ears should be a well informed decision and something that both the parents and the child wish to proceed forward with. In our experience, children at the age of 5 or older are good candidates for the surgery. This is the age when they begin to experience some degree of teasing at school and become more aware of their body image. At the same time the ears themselves have grown to close to their final adult size and therefore the surgery can be done safely and effectively at this age.
One of my ears has always been slightly larger than the other. I now have the financial ability to undergo otoplasty to fix my issue. What is the usual recovery time for such a procedure so that I can give my job notification?
Typically the recovery after otoplasty is approximately one week. There still may be some residual tenderness and mild degree of swelling after the procedure however most patients are able to return to work after one week.
Alain Polynice, M.D. a board certified plastic surgeon, specializing in Breast & Body procedures; can turn your dream into reality. Call to schedule your consult to see your anticipated results on YOUR OWN body in 3D. (Click below to interact with images online in 3D).
|
LIQUID FACELIFT
Not ready to take the surgical step? Below is our non-surgical version of the facelift. Want to know how we did it?

Bio-Identical Hormones are identical to what is found in our body. See how your lifestyle can be affected when you replace the natural hormones you have lost.
Learn More
You laugh, you frown, you concentrate
And over time, those facial expressions leave their mark upon your face.
Sign Up To Win
FREE BOTOX Today...
For many women eyelashes are a never ending beauty battle, and with a market flooded with options for improving. Learn more