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Hi Josh, The size of the ear is relatively unnoticed by most observers unless there is a severe discrepency in balance between the ear and other facial features. The size of the ear can certainly be changed, and would usually require incisions on the ear in visible parts of the ear. The incisions generally heal well, however, if you have a tendency to heal with thickened scars you may have a greater risk of unacceptable scarring. As your first step, seek conslutation with a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon who is experienced in cosmetic and reconstructive ear surgery. Good luck - Dr. Torkian.
You can do this and as the surgeons below have said it may require an incision in the curves of the ears. Also reducing the earlobe may be another way of doing this as well. This can all be discussed in a consultation.
Reduction in the vertical heighth of one's ears has nothing to do with a pinning procedure. This requires a wedge excision through the midportion of the cartilage of the ear. This is a staggered horizontal incision placed in the grooves of the cratilages of the ear. No matter how skillfully placed, the scar line will be slightly visible as it crosses the outer helix of the ear. This can create up to 1 to1.5 cm vertical height reduction as measured at the outer helix of the ear. A non-scarring ear reduction can be done internally without a visible external scar but the height reduction will be limited to less than 1 cm. reduction.
Thank you for the question and picture.Thank you for the question. Yes the ears can be reduced with out “pinning". Unfortunately, ear reduction surgery will inevitably result in a scar line on the anterior surface of the ear. The location of the scar will depend on what portion of the ear is shortened. The resulting scar may be barely visible or highly visible depending on the individual patient's scarring and the surgeon's technique. It is important with this procedure to avoid contour depression in the area of the incision line. It would behoove you to be examined in person by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon. I hope this helps.
Each ear is going to be different with respect to what it requires to surgically improve the deformity. In many cases, incisions can be hidden on certain parts of the ear, and the cartilage shaved and shaped in such a way that it restores a more natural and normal shape. In severe cases, the ear...
Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do pilates and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
Looking at the photos I see the typical cauliflower earwhich resulted from repeated trauma which causes bleeding(hematoma) to the areain front of the cartilage. To correct the problem the skin in front of thecauliflower has to be elevated and the scar tissue removed. The cartilage couldbe...
The cartilage gives the ears structure. Everybody's ear cartilage has a certain amount strength that will avoid bending. So you need to have something strong enough to bend them backwards. You could tape them back, but this would look strange. You could superglue the ears back....
These are normal symptoms after the procedure but I would still bring this up to the doctor. Your doctor should see you the next day after the surgery to make sure that things are okay and that you are healing well. I always see the patient the next day unless there is good reason not to. If I...
The cost for an otoplasty procedure can vary from about $2,600 to $3,500. The procedure can be done with sedation but the reality is that anything more than local anesthesia usually isn't needed except in children. Whether it be the first procedure or a revision this can be done...
