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Otoplasty - how long does it take to heal after ear surgery? 4 answers

What was your recovery time after an otoplasty? How long did it take to heal from the ear surgery? 

How much would ear piercing closing cost? 4 answers

They are your typical ear piercings, and they haven't been torn or gauged. I would like to know, how much would it cost to get the holes closed?

Otoplasty: Pros & Cons of two approaches 4 answers

I am planning to undergo otoplasty to reduce the conchal bowl (i.e., to change the orientation of my ears from a prominent angle to one further back)....

Pixie ear repair 7 answers

How can a pixie ear be corrected? Can it be made to look like the other normal ear, or does the other ear need to be fixed as well to match the...

Incisionless otoplasty vs. traditional method 4 answers

Is incisionless otoplasty better than the traditional open method? Is there less risk with incisionless otoplasty and how do the results compare?...

How noticeable are the scars after an otoplasty? 12 answers

I want a permanent fix for my "dumbo ears" (big and sticking out) because I'm sick of wearing hats to cover  them up and it seems like...

Is it possible to reduce ear lobe size? 11 answers

If ear lobes are too large, can they be cut away to reduce size while also pinning back and/or reshaping the main ear?


Is is possible to have ear surgery on just one ear? 13 answers

I have one ear that sticks out farther than my other one. A friend told me that if I wanted to have it fixed I would have to have surgery on both of...

Can ear surgery be combined with other procedures? 5 answers

Can an otoplasty (ear surgery) be combined with other procedures like a rhinoplasty or facial implant? What do I need to know about doing multiple...

Will an otoplasty improve my hearing? 7 answers

I know that an otoplasty will make the ears look better, but does this also help improve hearing?

Help with sagging earlobes 2 answers

I hate my saggy earlobes so when I saw an ad for Ear Lift invisible earlobe-support tape I was intrigued. Does it work? What will work to lift them up?

Ear surgery for asymmetrical ears? 4 answers

Help! My ears are different. One is close to the head and the other one is prominent. Can this be corrected? What is it called?

Otoplasty cost in Los Angeles and Orange County? 2 answers

What is the approximate cost of otoplasty or ear pinning in Los Angeles and Orange County area in California?

Ear surgery to reduce earlobe size? 10 answers

I have large ears and earlobes. I know the ear pinning would take care of most of the protrusion problem, and thus make my ears look smaller. But is...

Will I be awake during ear surgery? 4 answers

What kind of anesthesia is used for an otoplasty (ear surgery)? Will I be awake and aware of what's going on?


Can Ear surgeries be revised? 6 answers

I had my ears pinned. The ears are not pinned the same amount, and one is pinned back too far. Is this a procedure that can be "reversed" at...

Uneven ears after Otoplasty? 3 answers

I had a Bilateral Otoplasty done 3 months ago and my one ear hurts more than the other and they are still a little numb/tingly when I run my finger...

Procedure for ear reduction and cost? 5 answers

I want to make my ears a lot smaller, and I was just wondering how the procedure goes. And if so, how much would it cost?

Will otoplasty help headphones stay in the ears better? 2 answers

I am considering an otoplasty. One reason is for my appearance and another is because I would love to use iPods and other mp3 players. If I choose to...

Safe to play contact sports after Otoplasty? 6 answers

I want to have my ears pinned back and was wondering if i would still be able to participate in contact sports such as boxing if i had this done?


Surgeon for Revision Otoplasty 2 answers

Hello, I am looking for an experienced surgeon for a revision otoplasty in New York? Any tips? Thank you so much!

Cartilage ear scars after otoplasty 2 answers

I had otoplasty performed for protruding ears years ago. I am left with cartilage "scars" on both anterior antihelixes. On the left,...

Correcting large and asymmetrical earlobes? 6 answers

Dear Doctor: I am a 48 year old female. I believe that my earlobes are too large and have gotten larger since I aged. Also, I feel one ear looks...

Corrective surgery for ear after infection? 3 answers

My brother had a severe infection from a spider bite on his ear. It was drained in the ER, and he was told to get to go to a plastic surgeon to repair...

How much will I save if I do Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty at the same time? 10 answers

It is possible to do both Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty at the same time? How much will I save? I was thinking to do it at same time because of...

Is it possible to reduce ears from 7cm to 5.5cm? 4 answers

Hi, I currently have big 7 cm ears which are kind of deformed as well cause they don't have the proper fold. I have a small face so they just look...

Reducing ear length without ear pinning? 3 answers

I do not need my ears pinned back , but I do need to have the length of my ears reduced, is that possible?