Studies from Texas and Canada have shown that most ear deformities (70%) will not improve without intervention. We suggest to wait 5-7 days after the birth of your child to see if her ear shape improves prior to intervening with ear molding.2) Is it painful to apply or keep on?
No part of the procedure is painful. The device is a soft rubbery silicone and is held on by only medical grade glue and tape. Wearing the devices is not uncomfortable for your child and most don’t even realize it is on.3) Is this covered by my insurance?
YES! Most commercial insurances will cover the procedure. I am an in-network provider for UHC, Oxford, Cigna, Aetna, GHI, BCBS, Empire, HIP and 1199.4) What if we choose not to do ear molding?
Traditional techniques such as otoplasty can be offered in children 5 years or older. This involves an operation where the cartilage can be restructured using permanent sutures.
5) My child is 3 months old, is it too late?
I have been able to obtain good results in children as old as 5 months however the results as not as predictable when compared to a child < 1 month old. The device needs to be worn for an extended period of time (>6 weeks)
6) Is my baby able to hear while wearing the device?
Yes, the Earwell device has holes to allow for air to pass and your baby to hear normally.
7) What happens if the device falls off?
Call our office and we will arrange to have it placed back on. (212) 485 – 0616 or (516) 497 – 7900
8) Where is the ear molding performed?
We currently provide ear molding in our NY and Long Island office locations. After a brief consultation the Earwell™ device can be placed during the same visit. Please call either number and choose your location. We can help patient who need ear molding in New York (ear molding in Manhattan, ear molding in Brooklyn, ear molding in Manhattan) and ear molding in New Jersey.
9) What is the Earwell device and how does it work?
https://www.earsny.com/earwell-in-nyc/
10) What are all the different types of ear deformities?
https://www.earsny.com/types-of-ear-deformities
11) How do go about making an ear out of cadaveric cartilage ?
The entire 1st stage operation is presented here in this Youtube video:
https://youtu.be/7sybEH7UJlA
