Microtia Reconstruction in Houston, TX

In the second stage of the surgery, the ear cartilage is raised off the side of the head. This creates an ear that sticks out of the side of the head, the way a normal ear does. A skin graft is usually placed behind the new ear. This surgery is much shorter than the first, and patients can go home the same day.

In the third and fourth stage of the surgery, a new tragus and and new earlobe is created. Sometimes these steps can be combined together, or with the first or second stage, depending on the patient. These are the final touches that help make the ear look as natural as possible. These are also short surgeries and the patient goes home the same day. When you’re ready for your Microtia Reconstruction Houston Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Regina Rodman, will perform the procedure at her surgery center located in Houston, TX. Dr. Rodman also works with several otologists, (inner ear surgeons), to help the patient hear in the small ear. To restore hearing in the small ear, there are two options. One is a surgery to help recreate the middle ear. The other option is a short procedure to place a BAHA, or bone anchored hearing aid. This is a permanent hearing aid that works very well to help Houston microtia reconstruction patients hear normally. Dr. Rodman also does this surgery on adults of all ages. Many of her adult patients had a surgery as a child, but are unhappy with the results. Dr Rodman is able to help revise or recreate these ears as well. It’s never too late to make a change!