I’ve looked through various types of ear deformities and the ones I came across doesn’t match mine. It’s been an insecurity for years, I want to see what can be done.
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Answer: Otoplasty surgery may be helpful for ears that protrude too far.
Reversing an overly pinned ear may be possible by releasing the sutures which have held the ear back toward the scalp or have bent the cartilage too much and splinting the ear in the new position until stable.. Actually increasing the length and width of the ear would require expanding the...
I advise my patients to avoid contact sports for 6-8 weeks and non-contact sports for 2 to 3 weeks following otoplasty. Boxing, kick boxing and wrestling represent special situations since the ears can suffer significant trauma with these sports. 5 years is very sufficient.
The tops of your ears seem to be curving out. This can be modified so that they sit flatter on the sides of your head. In addition, the earlobes may be reshaped as well if necessary to reduce their prominence.
