Visit Tampa Surgical Arts for Ear Surgery Performed by an Expert Cosmetic Surgeon

Ear SurgeryTampa Surgical Arts serves individuals of all ages in the Tampa Bay area, and we are led by Dr. Manik S. Bedi. We are proud to offer a variety of cosmetic surgery options for our clients, including ear surgery that can help adjust the size and shape of your ears. We can perform this surgery for patients as young as five, and we would be happy to discuss if this procedure is the right option for you or your child.

Ear Surgery Defined

Ear surgery, also called otoplasty, is a procedure that corrects or adjusts the proportion and position of the ears to achieve better symmetry with the face. It’s often performed on children and teenagers who have protruding or disfigured ears as well as those with ear structure defects that need to be addressed. With this procedure, the ears can be pinned back, repositioned, or even reshaped.

How Ear Surgery Is Performed

Otoplasty must be performed under anesthesia. Thankfully, at Tampa Surgical Arts, we have an in-clinic surgery center, so you won’t have to worry about traveling to a separate location for the procedure.

The first step of otoplasty is to create an incision behind the ear, right where the ear meets the head. Then, a number of different things can occur, which are all dependent on the patient’s ears and the results they want to achieve. Dr. Bedi may:

  • Remove any excess cartilage and/or skin
  • Trim and reshape the cartilage before pinning it back using permanent sutures
  • Use stitches to reposition the ear (these stitches will anchor the ear in place until the ear heals)

Ear Surgery Benefits

One of the main benefits of ear surgery is the boost of self-confidence it provides for adults and children who have spent years feeling embarrassed by their ears. Better self-confidence lends itself to an overall healthier attitude toward life – better grades in school, more positive relationships, and an openness to learning new skills.

Another benefit for ear surgery is the fact that it can be performed on children as young as five – the ears simply need to be fully grown before surgery – and, in most cases, won’t need to be revisited again. An individual can expect a lifetime result from this surgery.

Additionally, otoplasty is a low-risk procedure that yields natural-looking results and minimal scarring. It also doesn’t require a long and arduous recovery process.

Treatment Considerations for Ear Surgery

While ear surgery is not a highly invasive procedure, it will require general anesthesia, so patients should be in good physical health and able to handle the sedation. It’s also important to arrange to have a loved one to drive you to and from the surgery center, and to stay with you the first night as you recover.

Some individuals may be concerned about how otoplasty could affect one’s hearing. While the procedure will involve pinning back or reshaping the ears right where sound waves are localized, this procedure will not affect hearing. If anything like this does occur, it’s vital to get in touch with Dr. Bedi immediately.

What to Do Before and After Ear Surgery

Before otoplasty, it will be necessary to eliminate smoking as well as avoid any over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin. You’ll also want to discuss the medications you’re taking with Dr. Bedi and he can tell you whether you need to adjust or stop taking them before the procedure. You’ll also receive a thorough physical exam to ensure you are healthy enough to undergo the surgery, along with comprehensive instructions for what to do before and after it.

Once the otoplasty is complete, you can expect to spend a week recovering. Soft dressings will be applied to your ears that can be removed within a few days following the surgery. You’ll also experience mild discomfort, and an over-the-counter pain reliever can help. Dr. Bedi may send you home with a headband to hold the ears in place – if so, you’ll need to wear that for two weeks.

Within a week, you will be able to resume normal activities, such as work and/or school.

Ear Surgery at Tampa Surgical Arts

Contact Tampa Surgical Arts today if you’d like to receive a consultation at our office in Tampa Bay, FL, for ear surgery.

VOLUME

A common question we get it is, "How much fat was transferred?"

The amount of fat to achieve a certain look is highly variable and depends on multiple factors.

Some have a better starting buttocks foundation and will require less fat.

Others have a significant amount of volume loss and will require more fat.

This beautiful client wanted a rounder and perkier buttocks.

We delayed her procedure a few times because of challenges in gaining weight.

***How much volume do you think was transferred for this case?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the amount of fat volume your case might require.

Procedure: HD Liposculpture 360 + Skinny BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`7", 138 lbs, BMI: 21.6
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WEIGHT GAIN

Some clients who request a `skinny BBL` will have to gain weight.

We have had some individuals with a BMI of 19 or less who might have to gain 8 lbs, and other clients with a BMI of 22 might have to gain 10+ lbs.

Not all body types are the same.

After reviewing your goals, body composition, and overall health, an appropriate recommendation will be made.

This beautiful client wanted to fill her hip dips and gained 10+ lbs prior to her procedure.

***Who else is excited to see how this one turns out?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you need to gain weight prior to your BBL.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs/arms/IT + Skinny BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 137 lbs, BMI: 25.1
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ASYMMETRY CASES

When there is a curve of the back (scoliosis), typically, the hips follow, making the buttocks also asymmetrical.

Fat transfer (BBL) in these cases is extremely challenging because of the underlying discrepancies in anatomy, which makes the amount of fat uptake very unpredictable.

Usually, one side of the buttocks has tighter tissue in the laterals but more relaxed tissue in other parts of the buttocks.

A well thought out plan with the surgeon will be the difference maker.

This beautiful client came to see me for a balanced and athletic appearance buttocks.

She is now 1 year out.

***Do you think we improved her asymmetric hip dips?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the challenges of asymmetry cases.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs/arms Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 135 lbs, BMI: 24.7
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OPTIMIZING RESULTS

Liposculpture focuses on the clients underlying anatomy to achieve a balanced appearance.

The old way of `lipo` to remove the most amount of volume as possible, without paying attention to body type, is not commonplace anymore.

This beautiful woman is 1 year out and keeps looking better because of her commitment to a healthy lifestyle combined with a positive mindset.

***Let me know what you think about this one.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES how you can optimize your results.

Procedure: 4D SVELTE abs + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 135 lbs, BMI: 24.7
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LATEST TRENDS

The most common requests we get are skin tightening and obtaining curves without fat transfer.

Some clients will benefit from both internal and external skin tightening.

Others will need some type of skin removal to achieve their desired look.

Fat transfer is best for those who want highly accentuated curves and/or who have volume loss.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the latest trends in body contouring.
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BBL QUALITY

There continues to be a surge in demand for fat transfer (BBL) at our facility.

The amount of fat uptake can be highly variable.

Some factors that determine the quality of fat are:
✔️Where the fat is removed from
✔️Area of the buttocks the fat is transfered to
✔️Genetics
✔️Overall health
✔️Lifestyle

This beautiful client wanted a balanced and curvier shape.

She is now 1 year out.

***The best results consistently are in those individuals who have a positive outlook on life.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES the BBL quality factors.

Procedure: HD Liposculpture 360 + BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 169 lbs, BMI: 29.0
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ANESTHESIA

A very common question we get is, "Do you do awake procedures?"

In our hands, to achieve the results on our page with all hidden entry points while being awake would be impossible.

Safety is our top priority, and we use the latest updates in anesthesia in addition to a modified ERAS (shorter recovery and less post op discomfort) for all of our procedures.

Some facilities will specialize in awake procedures, and we applaud them for it.

However, many of our corrective revision cases happen to be from facilities that do awake procedures and were unable to meet clients` goals.

***This beautiful client wanted the BBL shape without getting fat transfer. Do you think we got this one right?

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what type of anesthesia they use.

Procedure: 4D Liposculpture 360/IT⚡️

Starting Foundation: 5`4", 156 lbs, BMI: 26.8
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BBL REDUCTION

A growing trend we are seeing at our facility is a request for `BBL reduction.`

The common theme we are seeing is that clients feel that they are okay with the fat transfer but want to be more balanced.

This means that the buttocks/hips should match the legs/thighs with smooth transitions lines.

The laterals are the most challenging area to predict (highly variable fat uptake) and also the most common area we are seeing to be reduced.

Most providers will add more `volume` to this area because of how challenging it is, but sometimes the excess volume will not be proportionate.

Even in the best hands, a round 2 might be required for optimal contours.

This beautiful woman is super early in the healing/compression phase, but due to the surge in requests, we are sharing her journey.

***Do you think she looks more balanced now? Comment below.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES if you are a candidate for BBL reduction.

Procedure: Revision 4D Liposculpture with Ab Fine Tuning/arms + BBL reduction⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 125 lbs, BMI: 22.1
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AB SCULPT + FINE TUNING

There is a misconception that they higher the BMI, the more challenging the case.

For some procedures, this might be true.

For ab sculpting, typically the thinner the client is, the less forgiving the tissue is.

This means that creating balance and paying attention to subtle areas of selective fat removal and strategically leaving fat in other areas is extremely important.

This beautiful client had lipo elsewhere and came to see me for a revision.

***Notice how the gentle `S shaped` curve of the back matches the same type of curve in the abdomen when viewed from all angles.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what ab sculpt and fine tuning is.

Procedure: Revision 4D Ab Sculpting ⚡️

Starting Foundation: 5`2", 138 lbs, BMI: 25.2
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TOTAL BODY CONTOURING

There are many forms of art, which can also be an expression of oneself.

Tattoos are a form of body art, which some may or may not appreciate.

Dancing is an art of self-expression, which some may or may not appreciate.

Similarly, total body contouring can be viewed as a form of art, which some may or may not enjoy.

This beautiful client is expressing herself after total body sculpting.

This was a revision case that involved body sculpting plus fat transfer.

***If you don`t appreciate expressive art, that`s okay, but remember to be kind.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what total body contouring is.

Procedure: Revision HD Liposculpture 360/arms + Round 2 BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 138 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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CURVES

In our opinion, one of the most important factors in body sculpting is getting the curves right.

This means smooth transition lines and, of course, balance.

When the body has an extreme amount of curves and irregular transition areas, it will look unnatural.

Some prefer an exaggerated look, but the most common reason we are seeing secondary cases is to restore balance.

This beautiful woman initially had lipo and fat transfer (BBL) by another provider.

She came to see me for a revision procedure to help create more appropriate curves that are balanced and smooth.

***All revision/secondary cases are reviewed to determine if another procedure will make an improvement.

The key 🔑 is to make sure your entire surgery team COMMUNICATES what it means to have curves.

Procedure: Revision 4D Liposculpture 360 utilizing Internal/External RF + Secondary BBL⚡️🍑

Starting Foundation: 5`3", 138 lbs, BMI: 24.4
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