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Enhance Ear Contours and Proportions With Otoplasty

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Paresi combines refined technique and artistry to deliver natural-looking ear surgery results.

At Contour Plastic Surgery in Downers Grove, IL, ear surgery is expertly customized and performed with precision. When you choose Dr. Paresi, you’re choosing:

  • A Double Board-Certified Surgeon: Your procedure is performed by a surgeon who meets rigorous standards for safety, ethics, and surgical skill.
  • Advanced Surgical Experience: Benefit from Dr. Paresi’s extensive experience performing cosmetic procedures.
  • A Personalized Surgical Plan: Every otoplasty is tailored to your anatomy, concerns, and aesthetic goals.
  • Natural, Proportionate Results: Dr. Paresi reshapes and repositions the ears to create balance without an overcorrected look.

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Benefits of Otoplasty at Contour Plastic Surgery

Dr. Paresi offers otoplasty to improve the appearance of the ears while enhancing overall facial harmony. Benefits include:

  • Improved facial balance by reducing the prominence of the ears
  • A more natural ear shape that blends seamlessly with your features
  • Greater confidence in social situations, photos, and everyday interactions
  • The freedom to wear hairstyles that expose the ears without self-consciousness
  • Lasting results that do not require ongoing treatments
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Your Otoplasty Procedure, Customized for You

During your consultation, Dr. Paresi carefully evaluates your ears, facial proportions, and goals to determine the most effective surgical approach. Otoplasty can address a range of concerns, including:

  • Protruding Ears: Repositions and reshapes cartilage so the ears rest closer to the head.
  • Ear Size Imbalance: Reduces excess cartilage for a more proportionate appearance.
  • Cartilage Irregularities: Refines ear folds and contours for a smoother, more natural shape.

Otoplasty can be performed under local or general anesthesia. For pediatric patients under 12 years of age, we usually recommend general anesthesia. For patients older than 12 years of age, it is the patient’s preference which determines which type of anesthesia is used. Local anesthesia involves a series of injections of local anesthetic around the ear to numb the area. General anesthesia involves the patient being totally asleep for the entire procedure. The procedure typically takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Recovery involves use of a headband and protective dressings to protect the ears while they heal, and is around six weeks for full recovery.

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Meet Your Otoplasty Specialist: Dr. Robert Paresi

Dr. Paresi’s training, experience, and patient-focused approach provide confidence at every step of your care:

  • Double Board-Certified Surgeon: Certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, reflecting advanced training and a strong commitment to patient safety.
  • Elite Fellowship Training: Completed an aesthetic surgery fellowship at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye Ear Throat Hospital (MEETH) in New York City training with some of the top plastic surgeons in the country.
  • Extensive Surgical Experience: With more than 10,000 procedures performed, Dr. Paresi brings refined judgment to procedures where subtle detail matters most.
  • Recognized Authority: A RealSelf Top Doctor and peer reviewer for the Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal, his expertise is respected by both patients and peers.
  • Patient-Focused Care: Known for his approachable manner, Dr. Paresi prioritizes clear communication and personalized attention at every stage of care.
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Otoplasty Before & After Gallery

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*Individual results may vary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I a good candidate for otoplasty?
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Good candidates include children, teens, and adults who are bothered by the shape, size, or prominence of their ears and are in good overall health. A consultation with Dr. Paresi is the best way to determine if otoplasty is right for you.
Will my results look natural?
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Yes. Dr. Paresi focuses on reshaping and repositioning the ear cartilage to improve balance and proportion while maintaining a natural-looking appearance.
What is recovery like after ear surgery?
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After surgery, your ears will be wrapped in a protective dressing. Swelling and mild discomfort are common in the first few days. Patients can typically return to school or work within two weeks. Complete healing and final results can be expected after four to six weeks.
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Ready to Enhance Your Look With Otoplasty?

Achieve a more balanced facial appearance with ear surgery designed around you. Trust double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Paresi to create results that enhance your features while keeping you looking like yourself.

Contour Plastic Surgery proudly serves patients throughout the greater Chicago area from our convenient Downers Grove, IL location.