Cleveland Ear Surgery doctors

	Rodney A. Green, MD Cleveland Plastic Surgeon 5035 Mayfield Rd Suite 100, Lyndhurst		3 answers
	Daniel A. Medalie, MD Cleveland Plastic Surgeon 2500 Metrohealth Dr, Cleveland		2 answers
	Richard Gentile, MD Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon 6505 Market St Suite A103, Boardman		1 answer
	Steven S. Carp, MD Akron Plastic Surgeon 4031 Massillon Rd Suite A, Uniontown
	John K. Wakelin III, MD Columbus Plastic Surgeon 4971 Arlington Centre Blvd, Columbus

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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 hint of it. All my life I have lived in fear of exposing my very large ears (getting my hair cut is excruciatingly embarrassing). The only website I found that discusses macrotia surgery belonged to a surgeon who recently retired. Is macrotia surgery a specialty? Where can I find out more about the surgery, what to ask a surgeon, cost, etc.?

A: Surgical Treatment is very effective

I suspect from your description that you have unfolding of the cartilage of the ear and prominent ears.

This is corrected best by refolding the cartilage in the proper place. I prefer the use of permanent sutures to hold the new shape. If the height of the concha or bowl of the ear is too high then I reduce it by removing some of the excess cartilage. The surgery can be done under local anesthesia, and is very effective. You will be relieved of the stress you have suffered all these years.

Today all this can be avoided for newborn babies when the condition is recognized soon after birth. There is a device called the Earwell that is used to permanently reshape the ear in infants, without surgery. I offer this device in my practice as well.

Rodney A. Green, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

My Ears Are Bent Like an Elephant, How Can I Make Them Straight? How much does this surgery usually cost?

A: In adults an operation is needed.

Photos of your ears would be helpful. Generally I use an open technique with an incision behind the ears. This can be done under local anesthesia very effectively. I use permanent sutures to hold the new shape, If the concha or bowl of the ear is too high I remove some of the cartilage. The surgery is very effective.

Surgery can be avoided if you are treated in early childhood in the first few weeks of life. There is a new device called the Earwell that works very well. Obviously this is not an option for you, but I want to get the word out, because it seems very few people are aware of it. Others who read this may be able to tell friends and family...

Good luck

Rodney A. Green, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon

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 top (I'd say maybe the top third of the ear) and these are the parts I want set back...I don't really want the 'bowl' part of my ear any closer to my head. I've heard that the incisionless technique is good for this type of Otoplasty - can anyone advise? I'm just a bit concerned of the lack of before/after photos on the internet...

A: The best time to correct is in the first few weeks of life.

There is now a totally non-invasive technique to correct ear shape problems, but this has to be done in the first few weeks of life ideally.

The device is called the Earwell made by Becon Medical. The results are great, and will probably eventually prevent the need for surgery in adults.

Rodney A. Green, MD

Cleveland Plastic Surgeon