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Otoplasty

Definition:

Otoplasty refers to a surgical procedure aimed at altering the shape, size, or position of the external ear(s), commonly known as ear pinning or ear reshaping.

Senses:

1. Medical Sense:

In a medical context, otoplasty is a specialized procedure performed by plastic surgeons or otolaryngologists to correct prominent or asymmetrical ears or to reconstruct ear deformities.

Sample sentence: "The young girl's self-confidence improved significantly after she underwent otoplasty to reshape her ears."

2. Cosmetic Sense:

As a cosmetic procedure, otoplasty helps individuals enhance their appearance by improving the aesthetics of their ears.

Sample sentence: "Many celebrities have opted for otoplasty to achieve symmetrical and well-proportioned ears."

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