Ear Pinning

asked 10 months ago by sarahbush in Spring, TX
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 202 times
Tags: hair, protruding, pulled

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

5 answers to Ear Pinning

Otoplasty surgery

Yes, you can move the ears away from the head but it's a much more complicated procedure... as for the normal otoplasty surgery, this places the ear closer to your head and yes, you should be able to put your hair behind your ear after this surgery.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Otoplasty (Ear Set-back or Pinning) will still allow the hair to be tucked behind the ear

I am sorry I don't understand the first question. Did you mean can ears be pulled CLOSER to the face? Otoplasty (ear pinning or set-back) allow the ear to be placed closer to the face and is a wonderful procedure with a high satisfaction rate. If the ear is placed at an appropriate (normal) distance from the face, you will be able to tuck you hair behind your ear. The technique which I use places the scar BEHIND the ear. Best of all, the procedure can be done under... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

Ear Expansion Requires Rib Cartilage Grafts

I believe you are asking whether the ears can have a great angle or distance from the side of the head, an increased auriculo-cephalic angle. This is the reverse of the typical otoplasty or ear pinning request. It is possible...yes. But it would require rib cartilage grafts to hold the new shape of the ear outward as expansion requires a structural support. Whether that effort is worthwhile would depend on how bad your present ear position and shape bothers you.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon

Ear Surgery Question

Hello Sarahbush In reply to your question, it should be possible to tuck your hair behind your ear after an otoplasty or "ear pinning" surgery. This surgery is usually performed to bring the ears "back" toward the head rather than away from it; I have never had anyone request the opposite. Seek consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss all of these options: to be avoided is the... more

Jerry Lugger, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Ear deformity questions

Dear Sarahbush, Ear pinning, when done properly, will allow you to tuck your hair behind your ear. I am sorry but I am afraid that I don't understand your first question. A consultation with a Plastic surgeon will allow someone to evaluate your concerns and then perhaps better answer your concerns. Good luck

Craig Harrison, MD
Tyler Plastic Surgeon

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