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.
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.
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.
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)
Yes, the Earwell device has holes to allow for air to pass and your baby to hear normally.
Call our office and we will arrange to have it placed back on. (212) 485 – 0616 or (516) 497 – 7900
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.
The entire 1st stage operation is presented here in this Youtube video: