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

Reshaping the ears is a common procedure and generally runs about $3500.  We often perform this procedure in children around 5-7 years when their ears have grown and they are starting to become self-aware.  Since we specialize in facial procedures at our center we see many adults who are presenting for the first time and, in some cases, revisions.  Find someone you trust or come to our center for an evaluation.  Good luck!

Reshaping of ears depends on the exact pattern of your ear's landscape.  Side views of your photos would be helpful to give you particular advice.  Many prominent ears require reducing the curvature of the bowl near the ear canal, referred to as the conchal bowl. This is paired with restoring appropriate folds in the upper portion of the ear.  This surgery is done through an incision hidden in the back of the ear.  There are many additional  finesse points that are tailored to you individually.

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