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Is there a surgery to make the ear smaller?

MoeeDec 1, 2014
I have large ears not ears that stick out. I am depressed I can't cut my hair as I want I get bullied alot I just wonder if there's a safe surgery for such a thing.

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Michael I. Echavez, MD

From the photos you provided, I would say that your ear cartilage looks fairly normal for 4 days after otoplasty.  It is difficult to comment on the bleeding without knowing the quantity and without examining you.  I would recommend contacting your surgeon to get further advice.  

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Paul M. Steinwald, MD

Hello "duton" and thank you for your question.  You appear to have a great early result. I would be patient and give it time for swelling to resolve naturally, and definitely not be pulling on your ears (although massage may be OK, when cleared and as guided by your surgeon).  I...

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If your ears stick out based on the view you have submitted yes conchal  bowl reduction would be indicated because you have a well formed antihelical fold.  If the ears do not stick out too much you need nothing.

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Elliot M. Heller, MD

THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE THE EARS APPEAR SMALLER IS TO HAVE THEM PINNED BACK. BUT THIS SOMETHING YOU MAY WANT TO SPEAK WITH THE SURGEON ABOUT AND WHAT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE

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Ozge Ergun, MD

Thanks for the question. 85% of the ear development is completed at the age of 3 and 93% at the age of 10. Because of that, this process can be carried out in the preschool period without the child having a social trauma. I wish you all the best.

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