Ear surgery Q & A

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Can ear surgery be combined with other procedures?

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 procedures with an...
Asked by Anonymous | 285 days ago | 2 Answers

Will I be awake during ear surgery?

What kind of anesthesia is used for an otoplasty (ear surgery)? Will I be awake and aware of what's going...
Asked by Anonymous | 285 days ago | 2 Answers

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

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 them. Is that...
Asked by Maria in Fort Myers FL | 21 days ago | 5 Answers

How noticeable are the scars after an otoplasty?

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 otoplasty is my only option...but I am afraid I'll end up more self-conscious about my ears if...
Asked by Matt from Ventura, CA | 285 days ago | 3 Answers

Will an otoplasty improve my hearing?

I know that an otoplasty will make the ears look better, but does this also help improve...
Asked by Bill from Provo, UT | 285 days ago | 4 Answers

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

What is the recovery time after an otoplasty? How long does it take to heal from this type of ear...
Asked by Anonymous | 285 days ago | 1 Answer

Will otoplasty help headphones stay in the ears better?

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 have an otoplasty, will this help headphones stay in my ears...
Asked by RandomMember | 12 days ago | 1 Answer

Otoplasty: Pros & Cons of two approaches

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). I have consulted two surgeons, who each suggest using different approaches. One...
Asked by John_Landar | 48 days ago | 2 Answers

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