Can Temporal Reduction and Setback Otoplasty Be Done At The Same Time?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I would be interested In your temporal reduction surgery and optoplasty. Would you be able to do this in one procedure? Reduction to muscle above the ears, making the head a bit thinner on both sides. Then having my ears pinned back in conjunction with this.

A:Both temporal reduction and setback upper otoplasties can be performed during the same surgery. Besides the obvious efficiency of doing them together there is almost a need to do so with ears that stick out as temporal reduction will likely make the ears look even more prominent.

Dr. Barry Eppley

World-Renowned Plastic Surgeon