Ear Repair (Otoplasty) St. Louis

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St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

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Robin Ryan

This office was amazing! Will diffently be back every year!
Thank you for coming to Troy.

Robin R

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lisaginger

Jennifer Swoffard and all of the staff are very polite and care about your needs. So glad I found this office.

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Donna Stuart

Absolutely wonderful Dr office.
I love the Troy MO location.....

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Scott Baucum

Great care, convenient drive, would not go anywhere else

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Heather McAlone

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Jennifer Wills

My first visit, I went in to have a few different spots looked at their removed them to test while I was the office. Made it very convenient, not to have to schedule another appointment for the biopsy. I received multiple phone calls to schedule my six week follow up, which was today. Everything was handled during biopsy. I would recommend this place to anyone.

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Danielle Randall

As always the staff and doctor are amazing! They TRULY care about what you are struggling with. Highly recommend them!

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Jill Ashley

Fantastic!!

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Jerry Weinrich

As a farmer, I'm outside exposed to the sun. My family has a history of skin cancer. I have been seeing Jennifer for many years and extremely pleased with her knowledge and honesty.

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Kimberly Mitchell

AMAZING! The staff was welcoming and pleasant. Since 2019, numerous doctors prescribed various treatments that never worked. Dr. Swofford not only listened, she made me feel that I was in the right place. In one day, she resolved an ailment that has plagued me since 2019. Great music selection as well (80s)!!!! 😊

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What is Otoplasty?

The ear is a complex structure of skin, cartilage, and muscles. People can be born with deformities of the ear. Deformities can also develop after piercing, injury, or surgery.

Otoplasty is a surgery performed to restore form and function to the ear. It is performed under local anesthesia to correct deformities, minimize defects, and reduce scars. Ear reconstruction and reshaping are commonly performed to correct defects caused by removing skin cancers, stretching due to earrings, or earlobe rips.

What are the benefits of ear reshaping or repair (otoplasty)?

The earlobe is small, yet it can greatly impact your appearance. A misshapen or deformed earlobe can cause some people to feel self-conscious about their appearance. Otoplasty can help re-create the outer ear’s natural shape, bringing balance and proportion to the face.

Before and after:

What can you expect?

Before any procedure, you will consult with our facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The surgeon will listen to you, perform a thorough evaluation, and provide an individualized treatment plan to address your needs and concerns.

The surgery is performed in the clinic under local anesthesia. After the surgery, you may have bandages on your ears. If there are bandages, your doctor will tell you how long to keep the bandages on. If there are no bandages, you should clean and apply Vaseline to the surgery area (earlobe) daily.

All procedures carry some risk. However, complications from ear reshaping are less likely when performed by trained facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons. The most common complications include possible infection, bruising, and changes in sensation. While your surgeon will do all they can to ensure your ears are symmetrical and natural looking, this is not always possible in all cases.

Choose St. Louis Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery

We can help you restore form and function to your ear. Our facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons deliver remarkable outcomes and patient experiences through quality care, compassion, and innovation. We are a team that cares deeply about our neighbors and is a positive resource to the community.