It’s Dr. Henstrom here with Utah Facial Plastics. I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. We are getting a lot of calls about a common procedure that we perform. This is a time of the year for people to be looking into getting an otoplasty, otherwise known as an ear-pinning procedure, for themselves or …
Jessie: Where it appears at birth or by an accident a little later in life, protruding ears can be stressful for both kids and teens. Well, Dr. Henstrom from Utah Facial Plastics is here to tell us more about otoplasty. Dr. Henstrom, how does this help children who are self conscious? Dr. Henstrom: Well, unfortunately …
Overcoming the stigma of protruding ears for kids and teens can be very difficult and sometimes traumatic. Our surgeons discuss an otoplasty on KSL.com and how it can help kids restore their self-confidence. A simple procedure with easy recovery A concern many parents have when it comes to ear-pinning surgery is that it will be …
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We’re so excited for our otoplasty sponsorship with Utah Facial Plastics! Dr. Henstrom is sponsoring one child or teenage with a complimentary otoplasty procedure value at nearly $4500. This includes the fee for surgery as well as the fees for anesthesia and facility if needing to be done in the operating room under general anesthesia. …
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Otoplasty Review for Dr. Henstrom, Utah facial plastic surgeon. Otoplasty Review “My name is Kara, I’m 23 years old and I go to Utah Valley University. I currently live in Provo, Utah. About a month and a half ago I found Utah Facial Plastics on Instagram and was wondering if they did Otoplasty, which is …
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What to expect with an in-office otoplasty procedure at Utah Facial Plastics. Dr. Thompson performs many otoplasty procedures in-office and in the OR with a total of six performed in the last 3 days alone. Patients are typically happy to know the procedure can be performed in the office to help them save by avoiding operating …
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Utah’s Top Facial Plastic Surgeon Discusses The Benefits of Otoplasty Surgery on Good Things Utah with Nicea DeGering. “Dr. Scott Thompson joining us now from Utah Facial Plastics. This is my favorite plastic surgeon. I only trust my face to Dr. Thompson. And a lot of people trusting, including kids, their ears to you. There’s …
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Ear-pinning or otoplasty surgery can have a profound effect on one’s self confidence. Many children desire ear-pinning procedure after tiring of rude remarks from other children regarding their prominent or protruding ears. Boys often grow their hair long to cover their ears and girls are likely to avoid wearing their hair up or in a …
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Sound familiar? • You’re holding your baby on your lap when he grabs at your shiniest, newest pair of dangling ear bling and before you know it, baby has ripped the earring right out of your ear. Yikes! • You’ve worn stylish but very large, heavy earrings for many years and the shape of your …
Big ears are not funny, at least not to many people born with them. In fact, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that nearly 40,000 teens in 2001 had Otoplasty surgery to reduce the prominence of their ears. There are exceptions, but children and teens with prominent ears are often teased and ridiculed by …
