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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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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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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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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How Much Would Pixie Ear Repair Cost?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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How Can my Cauliflower Ear Be Repaired? (photo)

I've had these for over ten years, a doctor already worked on the left one (which got worse after the surgery than pre-op!) I would really like to...

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Is Minor Octoplasty Possible?

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...

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Corrective Surgery for Ear After Infection?

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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Options For Ear Reconstruction After Cartilage Harvest for Rhinoplasty ?

As I wrote before,I had a revision rhinoplasty with ear cartilage grafts. I can feel and see the depression in my ear (the cartilage was taken from...

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Is it OK for Non Absorbable Sutures to be Used on the Inside of Ear?

I will be doing an otoplasty surgery next month. I asked the doctor if I need to return back after 7 days to remove the sutures and he said no. He...

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Possible to Have Ear Sculpting at the Top of My Ears?

I Had a otoplasty done january just gone and i'm still not happy with the results, they stick out at the top insted now, i cant wear my hair up...

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I Want To Make My Ears Smaller, Not Change Their Projection

All my life I have been insecure about my ears and avoided sports and other activities where you can't keep your hair down. When I look at Before...

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Second Time Otoplasty

Hello, I had an otoplasty 4 years ago. Unfortunately, my left ear is not pinned as equal as right ear so it really looks weird for me so I am not...

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How to Fix Cauliflower Ear Caused from Wrestling?

Is there an ear surgery performed by plastic surgeons to address this, and what exactly is performed to fix the ears from bulging and closing? Cost...

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How Can I Reduce my Ear Size Without a Surgery?

How Can Reduce my Ear Size Without a Surgery

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Can Ears Actually Be Made Smaller with Plastic Surgery?

I have larger ears that also stick out a little bit from my head. I'm a young woman who would love to feel comfortable with wearing my hair up...

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How Long Before Exercising After Otoplasty?

I scheduled an otoplasty for next week, and I was wondering how long should I wait before start doing exercises such as pilates or power plate?

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Recommendations To Fix Ear Deformity After Facelift? (photo)

I had a facelift last year. My concern is the unnatural appearance of my ears. It is like the skin has been stretched to the front of my ears, then...

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I Have Heard that Otoplasty is Very Painful to Recover From, is this True?

I have heard stories from friends who have had this procedure and read online that an otoplasty is one of the most painful cosmetic procedures,...

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Is the Incisionless Otoplasty Procedure a Total Waste of Time?

I am considering having Otoplasty done but want to avoid the recovery times associated with the traditional technique. My ears only protrude at the...

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Is It Okay to Do Otoplasty and Chin Liposuction at the Same Time?

Hi, I'll be going for otoplasty and chin liposuction in two weeks' time. My surgeon said it's okay but I was thinking.. For my ears, I...

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What Techniques Are Available for Ear Reductions?

What cosmetic surgery technique for ear reduction would leave the least amount of visible or obvious scarring?

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Can Elf Ears Be Fixed?

My ears are asymmetrical. My left ear is pointy like an elf and my right ear is less pointy and sticks out. Can this be fixed?

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How Much Would Ear Sculpting Cost?

Very greatful with the response i got from the doctors, thankyou. I just wanted to know roughly how much ear sculpting would cost and could anyone...

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Who Can Perform an Ear Surgery?

I was wondering, who is allowed to perform an ear, nose and throat surgery on children? Can a General Pediatric Surgeon perform such procedures?

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Otoplasty Revision After 1.5yrs, Can It Be Done Under Local Anesthesia?

I did otoplasty 1.5yrs ago and I want a minor further pinning back by 0.5cm. Is this easy to be done? Can it be done with local anesthesia?

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Is It Possible To Reduce The Size Of My Ears?

Good morning, I would like to know how you would perform your surgery on my case (shown in the picture). I've already had an otoplasty 10 years...

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Can Ear Cartilage Graft from Nose Be Placed Back in the Conchal Bowl?

I asked a question about ear reconstruction after cartilage harvest for revision rhinoplasty. I will soon remove the one ear cartilage graft from my...

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Ear Pinning

Can ears be pulled farther away from face through surgery? will ear pinning still allow me to tuck my hair behind my ears?

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Ear Reduction

I would like to make my ears smaller, I know you can pin them back but my real interest is to make them a bit smaller. My question is if they can be...

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Temporary Otoplasty- Non Surgical Option?

Hi, I want to get otoplasty in the near future but in the mean time I wanted to see if there was a temporary solution that would not harm my ears,...

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What's the Scoop on EarWell, Non-surgical Ear Reshaping for Infants with Funny Looking Ears?

My 4-week old nephew has a cup-ear on one side and was recommended to use the EarWell system. Does this really work? Thank you.

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My Question is Do You Need a Ekg for an Otoplasty Surgery?i M 32 Years Old...thank You!

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What Type of Doctor Can I Go to for Ear Revision of a Lifestyle Lift?

Hi i would like information on where and to whom i can go to for repair of a lifestyle lift that left me with pixie ears. i just want my earlobes back

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Can Flat Ears Be Lifted?

My ears are pushed back to an extent that a person facing me can hardly see them, unless of course I sit at an angle. My question is what is the...

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Is There a Surgery to Remove Excess Skin from Behind Ears?

Hello, I am 26 years of age and I have bunched up skin behind my ears (post auricular). Is there cosmetic surgery available for this issue and if so...

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How Much is Otoplasty and Keliod Removal in Northern California?

Previous doc pinned both ears back. Left ear not even with right ear. I want keliod removed on left ear. also make it not "C shape". I want...

Can my 7cm Ears Be Reduced in Height Without Pinning? (photo)

My ears are 7.5cm in height and i want to know how i can get them reduced in height without pinning

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I Was Wondering if There Were Any Cosmetic Procedures That Could Be Done to Lift the Placement of my Ears on my Head?

Looking straight on, the tops of my ears end below my eyes & the lobes end at about where the creases of my mouth are. I know there are corrective...

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Is it Possible to Have Subtle/Minor Otoplasty? (photo)

Hello, I'm a 46 y/o man. My ears are symmetrically protruding, but that is not really my issue. The problem is that both ears are flat with NO...

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Can The Ear's Antihelix Be Unfolded In Surgery?

I'm male 29 year's old, but not satisfied my ear. 1 ear the antihelix more border than normal, in the front that make the people unable to see...

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Are You Allowed to Run Right After Ear Surgery? (photo)

Giant ears

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How Much Does Otoplasty Cost? (Looking for Doctors in the D.C Metro Area)

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I Have Really Long Ears, I Want to Know if Surgery or Otoplasty Can Help my Ears Get Smaller in Size and Volume?

I have long ears like about 4 and 1/2 to about 6 inches and if surgery or otoplasty can reduce the size and volume of my ears, and also the cost?...

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My Ears Are Bent Like an Elephant, How Can I Make Them Straight?

How much does this surgery usually cost?

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Looking for Doctor for Shortening Earlobes in Boca Raton FL

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Ear Lobe Reduction

Can a male who is 16 get ear lobe reduction surgery even if he is still growing. He is only maybe midpoint of puberty( late bloomer). His ears do not...

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Otoplasty & Rhinoplasty Done Together. Pros and Cons?

Hello Doctors! Firstly I just want to thank you for taking the time to read my concern and address it. I am a 17 year old male ( 18 in august ) who is...

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I Got my Tragus Pierced a Week Ago and I'm Getting Otoplasty Surgery Next Month, Does it Need to be Taken Out?

Okay so, i got my tragus (ear) pierced last week and I just got a call for my up coming otoplasty surgery next month. Should i Take out my ring? would...

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Deformed Earlobe Otoplasty? (photo)

Hi, Im 20 years old and as long as I can remember I used to be teased at school for my ears, I have large ears and aside from that they my ear lobes...

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After Bilateral Otoplasty, There's an Extra Fold in Conchal Bowels in Both Ears? Is This Permanent?

My daughter had Bilateral Otoplasty done about 6 weeks ago and she has an extra fold in Conchal Bowels in both ears? are they permanent or will the...

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Are There Surgeons Who Specialize In Macrotia Surgery?

I have a severe case of macrotia. My ears lack entirely that lovely curl of cartilage that give normal ears their shape. Mine don't have even a...

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How Do the Stitches on Your Ear Look After Auricular Cartilage Grafting . Does Fascia Grafting Leave a Scar on Your Head?

I am concerned about how will the stitches and scars on my ear and head look after this procedures. I would deeply appreciate some help by sending me...

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Choosing a Well Qualified Otoplasty Surgeon for Revision?

I want a revision otoplasty as my original several years ago was undercorrected / relapsed. How do I choose a qualified surgeon? I met with a national...

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Could I Replace the Cartilage Behind my Ear to Give It a More Upward/higher Slant?

The cartilage behind my ears are formed in a way that makes them look low. Are there ways to reshape the already existing cartilage to make them bend...

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One Ear is a Bit Lower then the Other Can This Be Corrected?

Its the only possibility I believe. I recently got rimless eyeglasses no hinge kind called Silhouettes. I had a pair before and they looked a little...

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Baby Boy Has Bilateral Microtia- Will Medicaid Cover Surgery?

Will medicaid pay for bilateral microtia for my son. He is still an infant.

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Wait Time for Otoplasty After Puncturing Inside With Needle?

So I hit my ear a couple of days ago and thought it was more swollen than it really was so I poked in it with a needle into the cartilage to...

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Otoplasty, Can This Procedure Correct Very Large Ears to Smaller, Not Protruding?

I'm 47 and I have large ear cartlidge but my ears don't protrude. Can this be corrected to give me smaller ears on my petite frame? I have...

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Is It Possible to Get Only a Minor Change with Otoplasty?

Hello, I have ears that stick out quite a lot. I am considering otoplasty. However, I don't want my ears to be flat against my head. Also I would...

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How Can I Get Rid of a Torn Tissue Bump in my Right Ear?

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As a 17 Year Old Student in the UK, is It Possible to Receive Otoplasty on the NHS?

Its at the stage now where i hate looking at my reflection and feel quite worthless. I would so appreciate a reply,thanks!

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Can I Get Otoplasty If I Smoke? And Will it Be Half Price if its a Small Adjustment?

I'm a 21 male and I'm a smoker. I will still be able to get Otoplasty? or do I need to stop smoking for some time? And I just only want a...

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Can Someone Please Quote Me an Approximate Cost of Otoplasty for a Six Year Old in Dallas?

My son is six-years old. He has very large ears that protude quite a bit. Can I please get some approximate costs on having this done in the Dallas area?

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7 Year Old, Otoplasty. Will Swimming Effect His Ears?

I Am Wondering How Swimming Will Affect His Ears.7 Year Old Ding an Otplasty

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I Would Like to Know a Bit More About Macrotia; Do I Have it? (photo)

I'd like to know about macrotia, I realized that the shell of my ear is large, and helix is small, I made an otoplasty, but only approached the...

Can I Stretch my Ears After Getting Otoplasty? (My Ears Pinned)

I've always hated how my ears stick out and now I have the chance to get them pinned. but I've also been wanting to stretch my earlobes to...

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Can Ear Graft Be Correct?

Hi, My doctor suggested fascia tissue for my ear. is this ok? he seems very professional and cares alot about his work.

With A Minot Otoplasty, Would it Result in Scars? (photo)

Hello, my ears stick out a lot. I want to get an otoplasty done for them. However, I would like the changes to be rather minor, so that my ears would...

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