Ear pinning (Otoplasty): Positive psychological effects of earlier surgery with Dr. Roger J. Oldham

October 01, 2011 @ 07:10 AM — by Roger Oldham

 

When Dr. Roger J. Oldham became a plastic surgeon more than 25 years ago, he wanted to care for patients through procedures that helped enhance their self-image and solidified their self-confidence. Dr. Oldham’s experience since then has had nothing but positive results, especially when procedures like Otoplasty (reshaping of the ear) are performed earlier.  Several patients have considered otoplasty (ear pinning) for themselves or their children because of these positive psychological effects.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (similar to the American Board of Plastic Surgery which certifies Dr. Oldham), is an organization whose sole purpose. . .

Otoplasty: Ear reshaping for patients of all ages, with Bethesda’s Dr. Roger J. Oldham

July 30, 2011 @ 07:32 AM — by Roger Oldham

 

For more than two decades, Dr. Roger J. Oldham has been caring for men and women with his developed skills in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Dr. Oldham is a board certified surgeon through the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and is an active member of the Washington D.C. community.  During his career as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Oldham has cared for patients of all ages, including children who elect, along with their parents, for Otoplasty (reshaping of the ear).  Otoplasty, however, isn’t exclusive to children.

Ear pinning surgery (otoplasty) is a surgical procedure which can help reshape the ear so that it. . .

ASPS and APA share advantages of early surgery for protruding ears: Otoplasty in Bethesda, Maryland

May 02, 2011 @ 06:51 AM — by Roger Oldham

 

Dr. Roger J. Oldham is a board certified cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 25 years of experience performing surgeries such as abdominoplasty, breast lift, brow lift, rhinoplasty, and Otoplasty (reshaping of the ear).  Ear pinning surgery (otoplasty) is a procedure that helps patients subdue the ear’s protruding profile to a more proportional shape and angle. 

As demonstrated in these pictures of patients before and after ear pinning (ear contouring) surgery, Dr. Oldham has performed otoplasty. . .

Younger Patients for Otoplasty is sometimes better says Dr. Roger J. Oldham, Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

March 05, 2011 @ 07:27 AM — by Roger Oldham

When Dr. Roger J. Oldham meets with patients, he is careful to consider their personal needs together with the benefits and details of surgery.  Often, plastic surgery is sought by adults and sometimes adolescents, but children can also seek the services of a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Oldham. For one, plastic surgeons use specialized techniques to close cuts and lacerations on the face or other visible areas.  In addition to these small procedures, plastic surgeons like Dr. Oldham also perform Otoplasty (reshaping of the ear).  With otoplasty, Dr. Oldham has been able to help dozens of children and young adults escape the pain of low self-satisfaction that comes with feeling like features of the face are disproportional. 

Feeling like something is “off” in the appearance of your face. . . 

Ear Pinning more common among mature children, says Bethesda Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Roger J. Oldham

December 06, 2010 @ 07:16 AM — by Roger Oldham

 

As a board certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Roger J. Oldham has met with a diverse group of patients over the years.  With as diverse a range of procedures, both cosmetic (facelift, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, etc.) and reconstructive (mole removal, earlobe repair, laser for lentigo, etc.), Dr. Oldham is able to meet the needs of his patients, no matter which area of the body they demonstrate concern for. He cares for women, men, younger older, and he even treats children for protruding ears with a procedure known as Otoplasty (reshaping of the ear). 

If you are considering ear contouring surgery for your child. . .

 

Bethesda Plastic Surgeon Dr. Roger J. Oldham: Ear Contouring (Pinning) can Revitalize Facial Aesthetics

July 25, 2010 @ 06:33 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Otoplasty

 Dr. Roger J. Oldham is a board certified plastic surgeon with more than 25 years of experience serving the patients of Bethesda, Maryland with facial rejuvenation plastic surgery including otoplasty, ear pinning surgery for children and adults.  Dr. Oldham has helped countless maturing children through Otoplasty, the re-contouring of oversized and disproportional ears.  The procedure can be relatively simple to perform, but the lifetime long-term effects for ear contouring (otoplasty) patients last forever.

Most people pay little attention to the appearance of their ears...

 

Ear Contouring for your Child(ren) with a Bethesda Plastic Surgeon

May 07, 2010 @ 09:59 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Otoplasty

Dr. Roger J. Oldham’s plastic surgery office performs ear contouring or ear pinning (otoplasty) options for children and adults with large or disproportionately sized ears. Ear contouring surgery (also known as ear pinning or otoplasty) is a surgical cosmetic procedure to treat prominent ears. Although it is performed most often on children, many adults take advantage of this procedure to correct a problem which has haunted them throughout their life. Dr. Oldham has been serving the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington D.C. areas for 25+ years, and his results reflect his experience. Dr. Oldham specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery and is board certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

 

Teasing can be detrimental: Ear Contouring in Bethesda provides a real solution

February 25, 2010 @ 08:53 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Otoplasty

Bethesda parents have been seeking the expert advice of Dr. Roger J. Oldham, board certified plastic surgeon, for 25+ years when it comes to ear contouring (otoplasty / ear pinning) surgery. Ear contouring is also referred to as an otoplasty or ear pinning surgery and describes a plastic surgery procedure in which patients undergo an outpatient procedure that treats overly prominent ears by securing them closer to the head. Protruding ears can leave a child vulnerable to immature teasing, but ear contouring (otoplasty / ear pinning) with Dr. Oldham is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures among younger patients because it greatly improves self-esteem.

Ear contouring (ear pinning / otoplasty) is less invasive, relative to other c

Ear Contouring / Ear Pinning with minimized scarring - Dr. Roger J. Oldham of Bethesda, Maryland

December 04, 2009 @ 09:00 AM — by Roger Oldham
Tagged with: Face Otoplasty

Ear contouring surgery, also known as ear pinning, or otoplasty is a surgical option sought by many adults and children who feel that their ears are prominent. Serving the Maryland, Washington D.C., Northern Virginia area for 25+ years, Dr. Roger J. Oldham’s plastic surgery office offers ear contouring or ear pinning (otoplasty) options. Dr. Roger J. Oldham specializes in facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, in his Bethesda, Maryland office near Montgomery Mall.

Ear contouring surgery, also referred to as otoplasty or ear pinning, can be a surgical option for patients seeking a more proportional aesthetic appearance. Adults or children whose ears protrude from the face may seek ear contouring