How noticeable are the scars after an otoplasty?

We perform otoplasties with incisions behind the ear. The incision heals well and is hidden from view. Adherence to postoperative care instructions and close follow up with your surgeon are critical for a successful outcome.

The scar from the Otoplasty, (ear reshaping), procedure are usually hidden in the crease on the posterior side of the ear. Unless there is some unusual poor scarring, they are usually well hidden.

Some surgeons make an incision in the bowl of the ear (the deep part) next to the ear canal to perform a portion of the otoplasty. However, one can perform a complete otoplasty by making an incision in the skin behind the ear.  The only way to see this scar (assuming it is well-placed), is to hold the ear... more

Otoplasty (ear shaping) is performed primarily for "prominent ears" that are typically sticking out from head and usually less defined. This appearance can sometimes make someone more self conscious or the object of teasing (ie "Dumbo Ears"). The goal of Otoplasty is to reshape the ear to a... more

Ear surgery or otoplasty can be performed in many ways.  But over all the entire surgery can be performed via incisions behind the ear.  Thus no one will every see that you had surgery.  On the flip side it's imperative that no outward stress be placed on the ears.  When ear surgery is... more

In the vast majority of instances the scars from ototplasty are not prominent and tend to be fine lines with minimal visiblity. Of course bad scarring is possible by rare

Most otoplasty surgeries are performed behind the ear though a few surgeons use an incision in front.  Properly done, and not overdone, the change in your ears will be so dramatic that the scars wil not be any issue. 

Incisions for otoplasty surgery are performed behind the ear and are thus hidden from normal view. While there are always scars anytime you cut the skin, these are well hidden and much less of a concern than large ears.

Otoplasty is performed from behind the ear, so you should not expect to have ANY visible scars after surgery. This makes Otoplasty a very popular procedure with patients that have protruding ears, and can really improve social confidence in youngsters and adults alike.

Most patients who complain about big ears that stick out have normal size ears that project away from the head. Some actually have big ears (Macrotia) that can either stick out or lie against the head. What makes an ear sticks out can vary from patient to patient.  Individual elements or a combination of... more