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Otoplasty is a surgical ear procedure designed to improve upon the position, shape and/or size of the ears. Most commonly, otoplasty is performed with the goal of “pinning back” ears that protrude or stick out laterally. It is an appearance that is typically present from birth. While this protrusion of the ears can be on one or both sides and vary in severity, addressing this cosmetic concern with an otoplasty can help to bring better balance and proportion to a patient’s face. Dr. Christine Blaine at Blaine Plastic Surgery in New York offers otoplasty, or ear pinning, as well as other ear reshaping surgeries.

Protruding or prominent ears are noticeable and hard to hide. Many children who have ears that stick out are teased from an early age, and called “Dumbo” or other unkind names. Ears that protrude are usually completely normal in size and function, and they are only more visible due to their position. Otoplasty, or ear pinning surgery, can be used to bring the ears closer to the scalp, minimizing their prominence for a more balanced appearance with the other facial and head features.

How Is Ear Pinning Performed?

Each otoplasty is performed differently, depending on the patient and prominence of the ears. Mild cases may only require sutures to taper the ears closer to the head. For more pronounced ear protrusion, incisions behind the ear may be needed to remove excess cartilage or tissue to reposition the ear and pin the ear back.

Ear pinning can be performed on children and adults. Children who are at least 5-6 years of age with fully developed ears can undergo ear pinning, or otoplasty, to reposition their ears before they begin school.

If you or your child have protruding or oddly shaped ears and are interested in learning more about otoplasty, contact us at Blaine Plastic Surgery today to schedule your appointment at our Huntington, NYC Midtown or Staten Island location. Dr. Christine Blaine and our all-female staff offer a friendly, compassionate environment in which to undergo your ear plastic surgery.

A Night of Glamour & Celebration at the Long Island Beauty Awards

  • Long Island Beauty Awards 2025
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On March 10, 2025 the Long Island Beauty Awards delivered a night straight out of a dream. Guests arrived in breathtaking custom gowns, gliding across the Pink Carpet for live interviews before stepping into a cocktail room transformed into an ethereal white wonderland. Twinkling branches cast a soft glow over the VIP Lounge, where Cynosure Lutronic, presented by Permanent Touch Cosmetics, showcased their AccuFit technology on a jaw-droppingly gorgeous model.

Elite sponsors—including Revision Skincare, CoolPeel by Cartessa, and Galderma—networked with beauty’s best, as industry leaders sipped cocktails and toasted to excellence. The ballroom? Pure Old Hollywood romance. Draped in elegance, it was unrecognizable as Crest Hollow Country Club. Winners, finalists, and Beauty Council members took center stage, accepting stunning crystal awards before hitting the dance floor with DJ Ivan from Drive Up DJs.

From dazzling décor to top-tier industry connections, the evening was a flawless fusion of luxury, innovation, and celebration—one that will be talked about until next year’s awards!

Patients of Blaine Plastic Surgery can look forward to gaining self-confidence and a sense of well-being from looking, feeling and functioning at their very best.