Is is possible to have ear surgery on just one ear?

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A: Otoplasty on one ear okay

By Corey S. Maas, MD - San Francisco Facial Plastic Surgeon

If you're unhappy with just one ear's appearance, then certainly otoplasty can be done on that side. If both ears are prominent and one is more so, then it may better to perform otoplasties on both ears so that both ears' position is improved. Whether a patient wants one or both sides... more

A: Ear Surgery for One Ear Deformity

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Surgery is always possible on just one ear. What you have to remember is that it is more difficult to make the ear with the deformity look exactly like your other ear. However, since they are never viewed together even if they are only 90% close no one will notice.

A: One Sided Otoplasty

By Michael Bermant, MD - Richmond Plastic Surgeon

Yes, one sided otoplasty is possible. You can see examples I and others have done on the web by searching Google for "one sided otoplasty." Options depend on the problem to be treated. When only one ear is deformed, surgery can sculpt that ear alone. However, when the other ear is also deformed,... more

A: Just have one ear done

By Philip Young, MD - Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

If there is just one ear that bothers you, you can have just that one corrected. You don't have to have both ears operated on. This can all be discussed with your surgeon. You can check out a testimonial that was done for me on Youtube to get an idea. Going to someone with a lot of experience in otoplasty /... more

A: Possible to have otoplasty on one ear only

By Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Some patients are interested in having the otoplasty done only on one side if the ears are asymmetrical. This procedure is common and frequently requested.

A: Surgery on one ear is fine

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

If you are happy with one ear, just do the other and try to match the good one as well as possible. Nobody's ears are perfectly symmetrical, but getting them close is usually possible. If one is good already, it's just less to do.

A: One Ear At A Time

By Anil R. Shah, MD - Chicago Facial Plastic Surgeon

Otoplasty can be performed on one ear or both ears. The key factor is to find out what characteristics of your ear you would like to change. Most of the time, there is an effort to make them less prominent.

A: Otoplasty can be performed on one or both ears.

By Sanjay Grover, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Otoplasty, or ear pinning, can be performed on one or both ears depending on whether a deformity exists on one or both sides. Otoplasty can set back a prominent ear and help redefine the contours of the ear. This procedure can be performed under local anesthesia only, with local anesthesia and IV... more

A: Otoplasty: Ear Pinning Surgery; Measurements and Technique

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Otoplasty is a procedure whereby the ear is outwardly displaced. It can occur because of a number of different reasons including loss of the antihelical fold, a large conchal bowl, trauma, and a conchoscaphal angle greater than 90 degrees. Experience is important in correction of ear deformities. ... more

A: Surgery can be performed on one ear only.

By Susan E. Downey, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

If only one ear is prominent then surgery can be done on one ear alone to put it in a position similar to the other side. When you go to see a plastic surgeon about your one ear that you wish to have corrected the surgeon will look at both sides.. If the one ear is in good... more

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