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How much would it cost to remove extra skin from in front of an ear. (photo)

I have extra skin infrint of my ear coming out. I had it since I was born

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I had otoplasty 14 days ago. This scar is normal? (photo)

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Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC

Your scar looks great for two weeks. It would be much too early to consider any sort of scar treatment. It appears as though this will heal nicely, however it is never a bad idea to meet with your surgeon to discuss scar management techniques such as massage to improve the final appearance.

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Ellen A. Mahony, MD

It really depends on the amount of correction required and the technique utilized.  I have used both monofilament and braided suture.  From your view point, it's best to find a surgeon who is familiar with the various techniques available and can explain to you why his/her...

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Thank you for your pictures. I think your result is excellent.  I the view that you are getting about your right is because the right ear is a little higher than your left ear. 

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Wear head bandage after Otoplasty for 3 weeks, 24/7?

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Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA

Typically for my otoplasty patients they have a surgical bandage for 3-4 days.  Then a hand band is worn for four weeks 23 hours a day.  The most common issue with otoplasty is relapse.  The head band helps reduce this outcome.

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Ronald J. Edelson, MD

There are ways of adding tissue to your ear, but they are usually used for reconstruction after something like cancer surgery.  For purely cosmetic reasons, it would be hard to make them larger and have it look natural.  I advise you not to pursue it.

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