Otoplasty Recovery Time

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

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How Much Does Otoplasty Cost?

Average ear surgery cost

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Procedure for Ear Reduction and Cost?

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?

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Otoplasty Procedure: Incisionless Otoplasty Vs. Traditional Method

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

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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...

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How Much Does Earlobe Reduction Cost?

Just earlobe reduction, no other procedures

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Pixie Ear Repair

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...

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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)....

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Uneven Ears After Otoplasty?

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...

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Ear Surgery to Reduce Earlobe Size?

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...

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Ear Surgery for Asymmetrical Ears?

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?

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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...

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Help with Sagging Earlobes

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?

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Will an Otoplasty Improve my Hearing?

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

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Can Ear Surgeries Be Revised?

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...

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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 on?

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Otoplasty Cost in Los Angeles and Orange County?

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

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Safe to Play Contact Sports After Otoplasty?

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?

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Is the Incisionless Otoplasty a Good Option for Teens?

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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...

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Will Stitches Fixed Torn Cartilage at the Top of my Ear?

I am an American college student currently studying abroad in Italy. I was attacked on the street three nights ago, and at the top of my ear was torn...

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Correcting Large and Asymmetrical Earlobes?

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...

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Cartilage Ear Scars After Otoplasty

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

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Otoplasty Overcorrection

Hello i recently had otoplasty surgery my ears seems to be over corrected and dont look normal at all i was wondering once the dissovable stitches...

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How Much Would Pixie Ear Repair Cost?

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Otoplasty - Dissolvable Vs Permanent Sutures

4 months ago I had a bilateral Otoplasty to correct my prominent ears. My surgeon used the Mustarde technique with dissolvable sutures. My ears...

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Swelling or Folding of Conchal Bowl After Otoplasty?

I just underwent bilateral Otoplasty 5 days ago... One of the ears were slightly over corrected which the doctor mentioned to me before leaving. I can...

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Will People Notice Otoplasty? (photo)

I'm planning to have done a small correction in my ears. One of them protude a little bit more than the other. I basically want my both ears just...

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What is Wrong with my Ear? I Just Had Otoplasty Done 5 Days Ago.

I just had otoplasty done 5 days ago and I have this swelling in my conchal bowl. What is it and will it go away? Please see my profile picture to see...

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Otoplasty Asymmetry: Can I Get Minor Adjustment, Revision

3 months ago I had an Otoplasty... the swelling has gone and they’ve healed well. I’m happy with my left ear, but the right ear is about...

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Bad Otoplasty? Opinions Please!

Had otoplasty performed, hoping to correct my protruding ears. After the procedure, my ears now have a "telephone" look, in which the middle...

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Will Ears Flatten More 27 Days Post-op Otoplasty?

I had my procedure done 27 days ago and my ears are still a little swollen, a little numb, and still stick out very little, it's not totally flat....

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Extreme Otoplasty - How Close Can Ears Be Placed to my Head?

Hello, During an otoplasty, is there a limit to how close to the head the ears can be placed? That is, can the be moved back to the point that they...

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When Will I See Final Results from Otoplasty?

When will i see the final results ? i had the procedure done 12days ago. thank you

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Surgeon for Revision Otoplasty

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

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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...

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Otoplasty or Macrotia?

I want to get an otoplasty surgery because my ears aren't too stick out of my head, but they're 60% stick out of my head, so they look pretty...

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Is It Possible to Reduce Ears from 7cm to 5.5cm?

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...

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How Much Does It Cost to Reduce 7cm Ears?

I have 7 cm ears and I am considering reduction surgery. My earlobes and top of the ears need to be reduced. How much would it cost and how long will...

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What Do I Do with Protruding Permenent Stitch After Otoplasty

I had otoplasty 1 year ago. Have a slightly protruding stitch and not sure what to do with it given that it's permenent stitching. Can the end be...

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Should I Tie a String Around my Hypertrophic Scar on my Ear to Remove It?

I just lost my job, so I have no insurance and can't afford surgery. My ear got massively infected, and after messing with it too much over the...

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Swelling After Otoplasty

My procedure was done 7 days ago and my lobes kind of seem to be sticking up, my ears are still swollen, my lobes are very little swollen, will the...

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How Many Times Can You Get Ear Otoplasty?

I just got ear otoplasty about a month and a half ago and it's better then my old ears but still not great, and I certainly don't feel...

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Ear Kept Bleeding After Otoplasty

I recently had a otoplasty. The day after the surgery, my left ear kept bleeding, and the doctor stopped it using electrocautery. When the bandage...

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Will Ears Grow in Size After Otoplasty?

Hi i am getting ready to get married in september of 2011, i have always been self concious of my protruding ears, i recently went to have a...

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Does A Conchal Bowl Swelling Heal After Otoplasty?

I recently had a bilateral otoplasty procedure performed seven days ago by a local plastic surgeon, and got stitches taken out today. My concern...

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Otoplasty Alternative - Stitch Method?

I am considering otoplasty and I looked at Dr.Merk's stitch method... it sounds too good to be true, it really sounds like magic, is this...

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Getting a Haircut After Otoplasty?

How long after Otoplasty is it safe for a hairsylist to bend my ears back when getting a haircut? Six months? One year? Five years? Is it ever safe?

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Ear Otoplasty Stitching - when Does It Come Out?

I had my procedure done 16 days ago and my cosmetic stitching didnt come all the way out yet, is that normal? when does it usually come off?

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How Much Does Ear Reduction Cost with No Pinning Back of the Ears?

The upper portion of my ears are too flat and large. I want to have them reduced. When I pinch the upper portion together, that is what I want my ears...

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Reducing Ear Length Without Ear Pinning?

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

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Is the Ears Pinned Back Surgurey Covered by Medicaid?

I want to get my ears pinned back they stick out too much. Would that be covered by Medicaid?

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Ear Otoplasty - Do I Have to Be Careful with my Ears All my Life?

Hi, it's been exactly 4 months since my procedure and I'm very careful my ears don't hurt very bad but it's still a little...

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Ear Cartilage Gone Wrong After Ear Otoplasty?

Hi, i got my procedure done about 4 months ago and what I thought was a scar turned out to be a cartilage sticking out by the scar area, it's very...

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Otoplasty Suture Complications

Had otoplasty 8 years ago. For a few years behind my ear has been red and swollen and bleeds when touched too hard. There is also drainage. I've...

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Can I Still Kickbox After Otoplasty?

My ears stick out and I am consedring having otoplasty. I wanted to know if I could still kickbox ,and have otoplasty. I saw this question about...

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What Happens when Otoplasty Stitches Are Left in Too Long?

I'm having my otoplasty stitches removed exactly 21 days after surgery. They're not infected, only a little sore. will removing them after...

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Exercise After Otoplasty

Hi, I had my procedure done about a month and a half ago and I go to the gym everynight and work out for about 2 hrs. I also go into the sauna and...

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Born With "Flat Tipped' Ears, Can Otoplasty Fix The Helix? (photo)

I recently had a consultation with a plastic surgeon about having otoplasty. I was born with "flat tipped" ears, so my helix never truly...

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Is There Any Way to Fix Ueven Ears?

I have uneven ears, it make my face uneven. It seems that my left ear dropped 1 cm. Is there anyway to fix it? (so they will correct in horizontal...

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Conchal Bowl Ridges After Bilateral Otoplasty...

I have a concern similar to these. http://bit.ly/mQjqRE (rs link) http://bit.ly/myupX6 (rs link) It has been 10 days since the operation. The pictures...

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Ear Otoplasty and Ear Piercing?

After how long after can i get my second piercing on the lobe? thank you

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Can Otoplasty Be Performed on a 10-Year-Old Child?

My ten year old child's ears stick out, and i was just wondering if otoplasty can be performed on her at his age?

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Cost for Otoplasty for One Ear to Correct a Slight Lop Ear (Age 6)

Average cost in Altanta to correct a slight lop ear deformity on one ear. Our 6 year old son will already be under general anthes. for removal of a...

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Can Otoplasty Be Performed on a Deformed Ear?

I've protruding ears and I got my left ear pierced on the cartilage and it had an infection and got deformed slightly. Is it possible to fix it up...

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How Should an Ear Otoplasty Scar Look?

I got my procedure done 6 weeks ago and some parts of the scars are swollen and raised. Is that normal? How is it going to look in the end? When...

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Can Over-corrected Ear Pinning Be Improved by Implanting Something Behind Ear?

I had otoplasty about 10 years ago and one is almost flush with my head. I would like to have this corrected without operating on the cartilage....

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Ear Otoplasty Hypertrophic or Keloid Scar?

Hi, the top part of my ear where the stitching was is swollen like the scar is swollen. My procedure was done a month ago and the doctor said it went...

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Ear Otoplasty Swelling Where the Stitches Were??

Hi my procedure was done a month ago, my ears still kinda hurt and one of the ears is still a little swollen on that ear where the stitchings were and...

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Doctor Recommendation for Macrotia Surgery

Hi there. Well after a otoplasty, i realized that i needed is a macrotia cause my ears lenght is 7cm. and almost 4cm width. Its really hard to find an...

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Ear/Nose Surgery Combination - Costs?

Hello! What do you think? I would like my nose to be straight and thinner maybe, and ears pinned back, and reduced in size. How much would this entire...

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Will Ear Fully Recover from Surgery After Assault?

I was assaulted last week and needed 25 stitches to my left ear. The glass pierced the cartilage. Will the ear go back to its original size and shape?...

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Is It Possible To Fix An Overcorrected Otoplasty Surgery From 16 Years Ago?

When i was about 7 i did otoplasty on my ears so they did not stick out! The problem is that they are now completely into my head, very flat and a...

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Is It Normal for Ear to Stick out After Grafting?

I read that after having a cartilage graft taken from the ear, it will be sticking away from your head, is this true? Is it due to swelling and does...

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Concha Bowl Reduction - Can You Flatten It or is It Cut Out?

My CB is 1 inch side to side, and 1 inch high. I want to flatten the White area. Can I get that part of the bowl area flattened or does it have to be...

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