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How Noticeable Are the Scars After an Otoplasty? 60 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...
before scar incision

Is is Possible to Have Ear Surgery on Just One Ear? 36 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...
asymmetry before

Can Otoplasty Be Performed on a 10-Year-Old Child? 36 answers

My ten year old child's ears stick out, and i was just wondering if otoplasty can be performed on her at his age?
before age 17 or under child

Will an Otoplasty Improve my Hearing? 35 answers

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

Will I Be Awake During Ear Surgery? 23 answers

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

Will Ears Grow in Size After Otoplasty? 22 answers

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...
before permanent results

Pixie Ear Repair 21 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...

Can Ear Surgeries Be Revised? 18 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...
side effects after

Can Ear Surgery Be Combined with Other Procedures? 17 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...
before combination

Otoplasty Recovery Time 16 answers

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

Ear Surgery to Reduce Earlobe Size? 15 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...
ears before earlobe

Otoplasty Overcorrection 15 answers

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...
after results stitches

How Much Does Otoplasty Cost? 14 answers

Average ear surgery cost
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Uneven Ears After Otoplasty? 14 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...
ears after earlobe

Can I Still Kickbox After Otoplasty? 13 answers

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...
before male kickboxing timing risk

Otoplasty: Pros & Cons of Two Approaches 12 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)....
ears before

Otoplasty Asymmetry: Can I Get Minor Adjustment, Revision 12 answers

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...
after revision asymmetry

Will People Notice Otoplasty? 11 answers

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 few...
before

Otoplasty - Dissolvable Vs Permanent Sutures 11 answers

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

Otoplasty Procedure: Incisionless Otoplasty Vs. Traditional Method 10 answers

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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Ear Surgery for Asymmetrical Ears? 10 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?
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Will Otoplasty Help Headphones Stay in the Ears Better? 10 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...
ears before

Extreme Otoplasty - How Close Can Ears Be Placed to my Head? 10 answers

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...
before male ears

Can Otoplasty Be Performed on a Deformed Ear? 10 answers

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...
piercing deformed ears before

Procedure for Ear Reduction and Cost? 9 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?
costs ears before

Safe to Play Contact Sports After Otoplasty? 9 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?
before sports fitness

What Do I Do with Protruding Permenent Stitch After Otoplasty 9 answers

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...
after ears

Otoplasty Suture Complications 9 answers

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...
after female sutures pain bleeding complication

What is Wrong with my Ear? I Just Had Otoplasty Done 5 Days Ago. 8 answers

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...
after swelling

Bad Otoplasty? Opinions Please! 8 answers

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

Help with Sagging Earlobes 7 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?
earlobe sagging tape before

Ear Otoplasty - Do I Have to Be Careful with my Ears All my Life? 7 answers

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...
after long-term

Ear/Nose Surgery Combination - Costs? 7 answers

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...
before male pinned costs straighten

How Much Does Earlobe Reduction Cost? 6 answers

Just earlobe reduction, no other procedures
costs before earlobe

Otoplasty Cost in Los Angeles and Orange County? 6 answers

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

Is the Incisionless Otoplasty a Good Option for Teens? 6 answers

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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...
asymmetry face before earlobe female age 45-54

How Much Would Pixie Ear Repair Cost? 6 answers

costs price ears before

Otoplasty or Macrotia? 6 answers

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...
before macrotia

How Many Times Can You Get Ear Otoplasty? 6 answers

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...
before revision

Otoplasty Alternative - Stitch Method? 6 answers

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...
before alternative stitches technique

Is the Ears Pinned Back Surgurey Covered by Medicaid? 6 answers

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

Ear Otoplasty and Ear Piercing? 6 answers

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

Is Minor Octoplasty Possible? 6 answers

I have one ear slightly more protruding that the other, however, i am displeased with both my ears. As such, i recently attended a consultation with...
before technique

Cartilage Ear Scars After Otoplasty 5 answers

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

When Will I See Final Results from Otoplasty? 5 answers

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

Ear Otoplasty Stitching - when Does It Come Out? 5 answers

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?
after stitches

Should I Tie a String Around my Hypertrophic Scar on my Ear to Remove It? 5 answers

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...
before female earlobe hypertrophic scar

Is It Normal for Ear to Stick out After Grafting? 5 answers

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...
healing swelling ears cartilage before

Concha Bowl Reduction - Can You Flatten It or is It Cut Out? 5 answers

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...

What Happens when Otoplasty Stitches Are Left in Too Long? 5 answers

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

Will Stitches Fixed Torn Cartilage at the Top of my Ear? 4 answers

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...
before stitches accident torn

Will Ears Flatten More 27 Days Post-op Otoplasty? 4 answers

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....
flat ears after

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...
face costs ears before male reduce

Ear Kept Bleeding After Otoplasty 4 answers

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...

Reducing Ear Length Without Ear Pinning? 4 answers

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

How Much Does Ear Reduction Cost with No Pinning Back of the Ears? 4 answers

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...
before costs reduction

Ear Cartilage Gone Wrong After Ear Otoplasty? 4 answers

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...
after cartilage removal

Cost for Otoplasty for One Ear to Correct a Slight Lop Ear (Age 6) 4 answers

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...
before age 17 or under male costs lop ear

Is There Any Way to Fix Ueven Ears? 4 answers

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...

Corrective Surgery for Ear After Infection? 4 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...
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Swelling or Folding of Conchal Bowl After Otoplasty? 3 answers

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...
swelling after

Surgeon for Revision Otoplasty 3 answers

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

Does A Conchal Bowl Swelling Heal After Otoplasty? 3 answers

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

Exercise After Otoplasty 3 answers

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...
after exercise sauna workout

How Should an Ear Otoplasty Scar Look? 3 answers

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...
after scar

Ear Otoplasty Swelling Where the Stitches Were?? 3 answers

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...
scar keloid scar ears after

Conchal Bowl Ridges After Bilateral Otoplasty... 3 answers

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...
after swelling 1 week post-op conchal bowl

Doctor Recommendation for Macrotia Surgery 3 answers

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...
after male macrotia expertise doctor referral

Ear Otoplasty Hypertrophic or Keloid Scar? 3 answers

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...
keloid scar ears

Ear Otoplasty and Scar Cream 3 answers

Hi,i had my procedure done on july 13, its been 20 days. the place in the back of my ear where the surgeon cut my ear from still hurts and is red and...
scar ears after

How Much Does It Cost to Reduce 7cm Ears? 2 answers

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...
recovery costs ears before earlobe reduce

Getting a Haircut After Otoplasty? 2 answers

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?

Swelling After Otoplasty 2 answers

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...
after swelling

Can Over-corrected Ear Pinning Be Improved by Implanting Something Behind Ear? 2 answers

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....
after revision 10 years post-op silicone implant overcorrection repair complication
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