Chip Chick
She has a private practice, Lewin Ear Construction, and has been perfecting the art of ear reconstruction for years.
She used the 2-piece Medpor implant for over a decade until she completely redesigned the implant into a customized 1-piece Lewin Ear Implant, which matches the ear anatomy more closely, is physically more durable, and much more realistic than the 2-piece version.
Bennett qualifies for a 3D Lewin Ear Implant, which will match his natural ear in a mirror image. However, Bennett will require two separate surgeries.
The first to move his little ear to a more anatomically correct position and then the second to place the 3D ear implant.
Many kids have facial deformities and live completely everyday lives. According to lewinear.com, children become aware of their facial differences as early as two to three years of age.
In addition, several published studies have shown the impact of microtia on children, including increased difficulty in social integration and lack of self-confidence, mood disorders, interpersonal sensitivity, and depression and anxiety in both children and parents of children with microtia.
We all know kids are horrible to other kids, sometimes bullying and teasing at the slightest difference in someone’s appearance.
I hope Bennett gets the chance to experience life with as little worry as possible and keeps smiling for the world to see.
To help Bennett get his surgery, check out his GoFundMe here.
