Leo J. Urbinelli, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon *Top Plastic Surgeon in CNY* Bringing his expertise from NYC and Los Angeles back home to Upstate NY
Leo J. Urbinelli, MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon *Top Plastic Surgeon in CNY* Bringing his expertise from NYC and Los Angeles back home to Upstate NY
Your ears might grab attention in a way that feels bothersome. They may stand out too much, appear too large, appear pulled, or even be missing natural anatomy due to prior trauma or injury.
At Premier Aesthetics, Dr. Leo J. Urbinelli does Otoplasty or Ear Surgery in Syracuse, NY, for children, young adults, and adults who want their ears to look more natural and proportionate with their face.
This kind of surgery is not about making you a different person. It is about making a feature less obvious or improving an area that has been bothersome, uneasy, or upsetting for too long.
Dr. Urbinelli looks at cartilage shape, ear position, symmetry, skin quality, and the patient’s age before building a plan.
A careful ear reshaping plan starts with the anatomy. Dr. Urbinelli does not treat every ear concern the same way because the problem may be cartilage, skin, missing folds, stretched lobes, old trauma, or a mix of issues.
At Premier Aesthetics, Dr. Urbinelli uses his plastic and reconstructive surgery and craniofacial surgery background to improve the form of the ear in a way that looks natural from the front, side, and back.
Some patients have been bothered by their ears since childhood. Others come in later after an injury or trauma. Dr. Urbinelli listens first to your concerns, then offers options (if safe, possible, and realistic) and then helps create a plan.
The consultation with Dr. Leo J. Urbinelli is where the real answers start. You explain what bothers you or what worries you about your (or your child’s) ear shape. Dr. Urbinelli examines the ear structure, takes the face into account, obtains a thorough history, and explains what can be done without overcorrecting.
In children, timing matters for appropriateness for surgery, psychosocial well-being, and suitability. In adults, recovery is relatively rapid with inconspicuous scar placement and a natural shape achieved. Dr. Urbinelli walks through the plan in plain language, so families and patients understand the why behind each step.
Depending on the concern, treatment by Dr. Urbinelli may focus on:
Healing is typically rapid, but you must still take adequate time to care for the repair. Dr. Urbinelli gives detailed guides about post-op bandages, post-op limitations, how to sleep, and your follow-up appointments. Swelling and minor pain are common but limited shortly after surgery.
Children may need help avoiding rough play for a bit. Patients need to avoid pressure on the ears while healing. The result starts to show as swelling subsides over days to weeks.
Cosmetic Ear Reshaping Surgery in Syracuse, NY can assist people who feel their ears draw notice away from the rest of the face. This might be due to ear prominence, lack of balance, big lobes, or a form that just feels out of place.
Dr. Urbinelli approaches cosmetic ear surgery with respect for natural anatomy and an artistic eye. He knows ears should not look pinched or overly corrected. They should sit naturally. They should still look like ears, just less distracting.
You may be a good candidate if:
Some concerns are small; others may require full reconstruction of missing pieces of the ear (cartilage, skin); however, each case is approached with compassionate, precise care to achieve a beautiful result.
Otoplasty ear surgery in Syracuse, New York, is often discussed for children, yet adults seek it too. Dr. Urbinelli treats both groups with a different kind of planning. A child’s tissue, growth, comfort, and school setting all matter. With adults, the concern may be decades old, or it may be a newer issue from piercings, aging, or trauma.
At Premier Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery of NY, Dr. Urbinelli gives each patient a plan based on their medical background, age, the anatomy of the ear itself, and the person attached to it.
Patients or parents often ask Dr. Urbinelli about:
The emotional side can be heavy, especially for kids and even adults with ear cosmetic issues. Dr. Urbinelli keeps the visit calm, supportive, and an open dialogue to cover options, expectations, and alternatives (if any).
Premier Aesthetics gives patients space to ask questions. Dr. Urbinelli explains what is possible, what is realistic, what is not needed or safe or will not produce a good result, and what kind of result would look natural. His experience and transparency matter with otoplasty because overcorrection can be just as noticeable as the original concern.
Dr. Urbinelli’s reconstructive background helps with more complex ear concerns, too. Large ear defects, severely stretched earlobes, and congenital missing ears (anotia or microtia). They need judgment and expertise.
Patients usually want their ears to stop being the first thing others notice. Dr. Urbinelli works toward a goal where the ears are just part of the facial/head overall picture, not taking “center-stage”.
The ears sit at the edge of the face, but they still affect the whole look. If they protrude, the face can feel less balanced from the front. If the lobes are torn or stretched, jewelry may not sit right.
Dr. Urbinelli treats ear surgery as part of facial balance. The ears should frame the face quietly. They should not compete with it.
This is why planning matters. The angle, fold, lobe, cartilage, and scar location all affect the final result. Dr. Urbinelli studies and plans these details long before surgery.
Premier Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery of NY offers the following services in Syracuse, New York:
Neck lift surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery
Liposuction
Breast lift
Facelift surgeon
Nasal Reshaping Surgery
Cosmetic ear reshaping (or otoplasty)
Earlobe repair
Pediatric reconstructive surgery
Otoplasty or ear surgery reshapes or repositions the ears. Dr. Urbinelli may use it to correct prominent ears, uneven ear shape, or certain cartilage concerns.
Children may be evaluated once the ears are developed enough (7-10 years of age typically) but before the concern diminishes the child’s comfort or confidence. Dr. Urbinelli also performs otoplasty for adults.
No. Otoplasty may also help with asymmetry, weak ear folds, stretched earlobes, torn lobes, or shape concerns after injury or missing anatomy from birth.
Recovery varies, but swelling and tenderness are common early on. Typically, days to weeks later, patients look and feel great. Dr. Urbinelli gives detailed aftercare instructions and will check on your healing during repeat follow-up visits.
Incisions are often placed where they can’t be seen (behind the fold or in a shadow). Dr. Urbinelli plans incision placement carefully, though scar healing may vary by person.
If you have been considering Otoplasty Ear Surgery in Syracuse, NY, Premier Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery of NY is the place to check out. Dr. Urbinelli will examine the concern, explain the options, and help you understand what kind of change makes sense.
Book a consultation with Premier Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery of NY to talk about ear shape, earlobe repair, or your or your child’s ear concern today.
Call Premier Aesthetics today if you are ready for expert comprehensive guidance from Dr. Leo J. Urbinelli!
