Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears (permanently)?

March 8, 2014
Asked By:Katelyn2050

I am in my mid twenties and am discouraged because I can't seem to find a way to fix this besides surgery. Is there no other way to persuade the cartilage to grow flatter?

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November 1, 2018

Answer: Non-surgical otoplasty

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September 10, 2018

Answer: Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears?

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September 10, 2018

Answer: Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears?

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March 27, 2018

Answer: Nonsurgical otoplasty is only possible in newborns with prominent ears.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 27, 2018

Answer: Nonsurgical otoplasty is only possible in newborns with prominent ears.

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December 28, 2017

Answer: Surgery most effective

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