Otoplasty Before & After Gallery

Browse our otoplasty before and after gallery to see how Dr. Balikian reshapes and repositions the ears with precision, achieving natural-looking results that enhance facial symmetry and restore confidence.

Otoplasty Patient Transformations

This collection of real patient transformations showcases the artistry and precision of double board-certified facial plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Balikian. Otoplasty, or cosmetic ear surgery, is a highly personalized procedure designed to reshape and reposition the ears to create a more balanced, symmetrical, and natural-looking appearance.

Whether you are looking to correct prominent ears, refine ear shape after injury, or improve overall facial harmony, otoplasty can deliver subtle yet transformative results. Each set of before and after photos reflects Dr. Balikian’s commitment to individualized treatment, using techniques that minimize scarring, preserve natural ear contours, and support long-term results.

By tailoring each procedure to the patient’s facial structure and aesthetic goals, Dr. Balikian helps individuals feel more confident and comfortable in their appearance, especially those who may have felt self-conscious for years.

Explore these images to see how expert ear reshaping can bring proportion and renewed confidence to the face without altering what makes you uniquely you.

A Curated Look at Hundreds of Ear Surgery Transformations

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Before and after otoplasty with earlobe reduction showing a more refined, symmetrical ear contour in a female patient.

Frontal view of ear pinning otoplasty results, correcting protruding ears for a more balanced facial appearance.

Otoplasty results for African American female showing ear pinning and natural-looking ear symmetry.

Before and after otoplasty in a young San Diego female patient, showing improved ear shape and placement.

Before and after otoplasty for a male patient, with ear pinning to reduce prominence of ears.

Close-up of female patient after ear reshaping surgery, balancing facial features.

Side view of otoplasty showing natural repositioning of the ear.

Angled before and after image of ear surgery on a San Diego patient to correct ear prominence.

Before and after photo of a patient showing results of otoplasty surgery.

Why Trust Dr. Balikian with Your Face?

Dr. Richard Balikian is a highly respected facial plastic surgeon serving the San Diego area.

With over 20 years of experience and double board certification in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Balikian offers a unique combination of technical expertise and artistic vision.

He is part of an elite group of surgeons with extensive training focused exclusively on the face and neck.

Trust Your Face to a Facial Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Richard Balikian is a highly respected facial plastic surgeon serving the San Diego area.

He is part of an elite group of surgeons with extensive training focused exclusively on the face and neck