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How Noticeable Are the Scars After an Otoplasty?
I want a permanent fix for my "dumbo ears" (big and sticking out) because I'm sick of wearing hats to cover them up and it seems like otoplasty is my only option...but I am afraid I'll end up more self-conscious about my ears if there are scars there plus everyone will know I had ear surgery.
What I want to know is - Where do they cut into you during ear surgery and are the scars really noticeable?
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Scars from Otoplasty
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 natural appearance and position.
The scars from an Otoplasty (ear surgery) are not visible as they are placed in the crease where the ear attaches to the scalp (post auricular...
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Prominent Ears: Otoplasty and Minimizing Scars
Minimizing Scars with Otoplasty
Scars and incision placement are an important part of otoplasty surgery. There are four basic approaches to otoplasty or correction of 'dumbo ears.' Experience of the surgeon influences results. The four types of surgery are as follows:
Conchomastoid sutures: Furnas technique
Conchoscaphoid sutures: restoring antihelical fold
Anterior scoring of the cartilage: Stenstrom's to bend the ear back.
Excision of posterior skin
All of these procedures are...
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Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Scars and otoplasty
Typically scars are placed in the fold between your scalp and ears. Scars are permanent but it is unusual to be able to see this scar unless you fold the ear forward.
In the immediate post-op period you may have swelling and bruising that may give away that you've had a correction but after that resolves it should be very difficult to tell that you've had an otoplasty.
I hope this helps.
Steven Williams, MD
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No one will see the scars
Matt,
You are not alone. Otoplasty is a very common procedure. Fortunately, the entire surgery can be done through small incisions in the crease behind your ear. After severel weeks, no one will be able to tell you had surgery (except, of course, by seeing the improvement in the projection of your ears).
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Ear Shaping
Scars from otoplasty can be well hidden either in front of the ear (behind a fold) and/or in back of the ear. Be careful if someone says they only do the surgery behind the ear because that is not always the best way and may leave you with an unnatural appearence. It is important that you have the correct type of surgery to correct the problem by a board certified plastic surgeon. I have seen many people in the street and on TV with over-done otoplasties. To make your ears appear...
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Otoplasty Incision and Options
This is a common problem and you don't have to live with it! Your ears can be reshaped with small incisions behind the ear. You sound like a good candidate. Find someone you trust or come to our center for an evauation. Good luck!
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Scars and Otoplasty
You describe your ears as Dumbo Ears which is a concern to many children who are tauted and teased because of their prominent ears.
The otoplasty operations are designed to hide the scars behind the ear, or reduce the number of visible scars placed in the front.
Your personal scar forming history is an important clue to what type of scar you have have.
For the protruding ears and prominent ears that you have usually can be done with scars placed...
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Scarring is usually minimal with otoplasty surgery
The incision for otoplasty surgery is carefully placed in the crease behind the ear in order to hide the subsequent scar. Most of the time they heal very nicely and are very difficult to see because of where they are placed and because the ears are pulled back closer to the head so that it is hard to see the area where they are placed. Although some people will know that you had surgery, they will eventually forget about it and chances are you will feel better about yourself...
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The scars hidden well
When done correctly and with out complications the scars from ear surgery (Otoplasty) are hardly noticeable by 2 to 3 weeks. If they are placed in the post auricular sulcus and do not develop a Keloid scar you or anyone else should not see the scars unless specifically checking for them.
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Otoplasty incisions are hidden behind the ears
Otoplasty (reshaping of the ears) can range from a simple pinning back of the ears to recreating the normal folds of the ear. The incisions for otoplasty are placed quite inconspicuously behind the ears. There is some swelling and bruising of the ears during the initial recovery time (~7-8 days). After this time, it is quite easy to get away with others not knowing you have had the surgery.
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Dr. Mehta
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Scars After Otoplasty Should be Very Hard to Detect
Scarring after otoplasty that is visible is very rare. There are several reasons:
1. The incisions behind the ears tend to heal tremendously well.
2. The position of your ear is now much farther back so you should not be able to detect the scar since the ear will be further positioned backward toward the scalp.
3. Interestingly, almost everyone has a little visible "line" in the back of the ear (check it out) where the helix bends backward even in...
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Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon
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How Noticeable Are the Scars After an Otoplasty?
There are a few different methods in which otoplasty (ear surgery) can improve the appearance of your ears. Most often, the incisions are made behind your ear in the natural crease to minimize the appearance of any obvious scars post surgery. During surgery, some of the excess cartilage in your ear will be removed in order to improve the placement and appearance of your ears, and then the earlobe itself can be held back with permanent sutures (hiding the incisions even more!). There is...
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Otoplasty or Ear Pinning Surgery scars
Otoplasty, or Ear Pinning Surgery, incision are very well hidden behind the ears. These scars heal very well and are hardly ever even noticed by hair stylists. This is an excellent cosmetic procedure for those patients who are bothered by the size or prominence of their ears.
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Scars after Otoplasty or Ear Pinning
The scars(incisions) are placed in the crease behind the ear. Preop, you may think that the crease is pretty visible, but after surgery the conchal bowl of the ear is reset closer to the scalp and this area is all but hidden from view.
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Otoplasty scars
In most cases the incisions used for otoplasty are behind the ear, and you probably will not even be able to see them unless you fold the ear over. Some surgeons place the incision along the outer curve of the ear for different deformities.
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Otoplasty scars are hard to see.
The incision for otoplasty is normally placed in the fold behind the ear. The scar is in a privileged area on the head, which tends to heal very well, and the placement makes it even more difficult see.
In the worst case scenarion, rarely, keloid scars can form in this area, and this is can require massage, steroid injections and even scar revision. Even without treatment, however, a bad scar remains hidden because the ear position is better and the scar is located behind the ear...
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Otoplasty scars are no reason to avoid surgery.
Otoplasty is probably one the single best procedures that instills confidence and improves self-esteem in patients. The scars will not be noticeable.
I saw a patient last week who wore his hair shaved and had similar concerns. No one will see your incisions and you will be thrilled to have your ears fixed.
There is so much "teasing" that often goes on regarding protruding ears in patient early lives, that it is not unusual for patients to actually cry with...
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Cincinnati Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty scars are not visible...
Otoplasty scars are placed in the crease behind the ears. After a few months the incisions will fade away nicely. The key to having a natural result is to have a surgeon that specializes in reshaping the ears and has a lot of expierence doing so.
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Otoplasty scars behind ears
The scars from an otoplasty lie in the crease behind the ear and as such are generally not very noticeable from any angle, unless someone pulls your ears forward to look in that crease.
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Otoplasty without scars?
There is no surgery without scars. Nevertheless, otoplasty scars are nearly invisible. When repaired well and placed directly in the crease behind your ear, they should be nearly invisible in most people. Find a board certified plastic surgeon. Review before and after pictures. And make your decisions carefully. You have probably had prominent ears for much of your life, so your best results will be achieved in the hands of a practitioner who performs...
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Otoplasty Scars
The scars following otoplasty are virtually invisible - hidden entirely in the posterior crease behind the ears. They should not be visible following surgery.
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Otoplasty scars not visible
Otoplasty scar is deep in the crease behind the ear. A few months after surgery the scar will be nearly invisible even to close inspection. Even a few days after surgery it is pretty darn hard to see the scar unless you get right in there and look for it.
Otoplasty is really a very effective, easy to recover from, low complication rate, high satisfaction rate surgery. If your ears stick out and you are self conscious about it, this procedure has a very good chance of...
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Otoplasty scars are placed behind the ears to minimize visibility
By limiting the otoplasty scars to the crease between the ear and the scalp, the risk of a visible scar is significantly reduced. Although some surgeons advocate an anterior approach (incision on the visible part of the ear), I agree with your concerns and limit my otoplasty incisions to the area behind the ears.
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Otoplasty scars.
The surgical approach for the correction of "prominent ears" is usually via a posterior approach. Essentially the incision is placed in the groove behind the ear where the ear meets the skull. This incision is approximately 3-4 cm long. From this incision "most" aspects of the prominent ear can be corrected. This involves several permanent sutures to reshape the cartilage and set-back the ear. The prominent earlobe can be addressed as...
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Otoplasty surgery to reduce ear size
Typically otoplasty surgery does not leave visible scars since they are most commonly performed on the back surface of the ear and when the ear is pinned back they are rarely visible unless you have a history of keloid formation. I hope this information helps.
Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon