Is it possible to get an otoplasty on only the top parts of my ears? (Photo)

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, the upper part of your ear can be corrected with a revision.   This can likely be done under local anesthesia.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

You are describing and your photos demonstrate a mild case of telephone ear deformity where the middle section is well corrected but the upper (and often lower) parts are still protruding more. This can certainly be corrected with a limited otoplasty performed under sedation or local anesthesia. 

Thank you for your question. It is possible to bring the upper poles closer to your head using stitches from behind. The advantage of stitches is that you can move the ear in small increments by adjusting the tension of the stitches to achieve the desired look. This procedure can be performed under local anaesthetic as a day case .There is always a small chance of recurrence which is around 5%.

It is possible to have the superior portion of your ears set back further, however, otoplasty revisions can be challenging. In addition, you want to have a natural appearing result.  Ears should not sit too close to one's head. You need to weigh the risks and benefits of pursuing such a revision.  In your consultation with your surgeon, make sure you are very specific as to what bothers you about the appearance of each ear.  Ears are complex structures.  There isn't just one technique that addresses each issue. Seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with external ear surgery. Good Luck!

Hi,Yes this a common consequence of a partial otoplasty. It can be fixed by suturing the top part of the posterior upper helix. The cost for this is around $$2500 and can be done under local anesthesia with dissolving stitches so you dont have to come back for suture removal if you live far away. However, this is always a slight risk that the internal suture can fail (