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?
Answer: Asymmetric ears One of the main reasons patients seek otopalsty is to address asymmetries between the two ears. Most people have at least a minor degree of asymmetry between the two ears, but in cases of prominent ears the difference can be more obvious. One of the main challenges during an otopalsty case is to factor in such differences of contours and angles and obtain results with minimal such asymmetries.
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Answer: Ear surgery for asymmetrical ears Asymmetry of the ears (and other parts of the face) is very common. Some patients have both ears that are prominent, while others may only have one ear that is more prominent. Otoplasty is the term for re-shaping and re-positioning the ears. In some cases, only one ear needs to be corrected so that it is more consistent with the less prominent ear and provides better overall symmetry to the facial appearance. Be sure to see an expert who focuses on facial plastic surgery as this is a technically challenging procedure to achieve natural and long-lasting results. Best,
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Answer: Ear surgery for asymmetrical ears Asymmetry of the ears (and other parts of the face) is very common. Some patients have both ears that are prominent, while others may only have one ear that is more prominent. Otoplasty is the term for re-shaping and re-positioning the ears. In some cases, only one ear needs to be corrected so that it is more consistent with the less prominent ear and provides better overall symmetry to the facial appearance. Be sure to see an expert who focuses on facial plastic surgery as this is a technically challenging procedure to achieve natural and long-lasting results. Best,
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April 14, 2014
Answer: Otoplasty for Ear Asymmetry It’s not unusual for patients who undergo otoplasty, to have baseline ear asymmetry. This asymmetry may occur for a variety of reasons. These include asymmetry of the skull, ear size, ear shape and ear position. In your case, you have a condition known as a unilateral prominent ear. Correction of this problem usually requires a setback otoplasty. In some cases a bilateral procedure may be necessary to attain symmetry. The surgical correction for asymmetry can be highly successful in this situation. In other cases, it can be virtually impossible to create symmetry. In cases where skull asymmetry is present or when the ear is abnormally positioned, symmetry is probably not possible. Under these circumstances, it may be more appropriate to disguise the asymmetry. When this type of situation arises consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that’s appropriate for your problem.
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Answer: Otoplasty for Ear Asymmetry It’s not unusual for patients who undergo otoplasty, to have baseline ear asymmetry. This asymmetry may occur for a variety of reasons. These include asymmetry of the skull, ear size, ear shape and ear position. In your case, you have a condition known as a unilateral prominent ear. Correction of this problem usually requires a setback otoplasty. In some cases a bilateral procedure may be necessary to attain symmetry. The surgical correction for asymmetry can be highly successful in this situation. In other cases, it can be virtually impossible to create symmetry. In cases where skull asymmetry is present or when the ear is abnormally positioned, symmetry is probably not possible. Under these circumstances, it may be more appropriate to disguise the asymmetry. When this type of situation arises consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is appropriate. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan that’s appropriate for your problem.
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February 28, 2014
Answer: Otoplasty for asymmetrical ears Most patients when they have prominent ears have an asymmetry to them. This is taken into account when performing the otoplasty procedure to make some symmetrical and even.
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Answer: Otoplasty for asymmetrical ears Most patients when they have prominent ears have an asymmetry to them. This is taken into account when performing the otoplasty procedure to make some symmetrical and even.
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February 4, 2014
Answer: Yes I very commonly perform setback otoplasty in patients who have asymmetry in the projection of their ears. You have to decide whether you would like to have both ears set back or just the one that is more projected. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient. The healing time is one week and you would need to wear a head-band at night time for three months to prevent your ear from being pulled forward while you are turning your head in your sleep.
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Answer: Yes I very commonly perform setback otoplasty in patients who have asymmetry in the projection of their ears. You have to decide whether you would like to have both ears set back or just the one that is more projected. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient. The healing time is one week and you would need to wear a head-band at night time for three months to prevent your ear from being pulled forward while you are turning your head in your sleep.
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