33, male, white, can minimal correction of 1 ear’s upper part be fixed without permanent stitches? (Photos)

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33M- White European here (non-native english speaker) Hello all, I would like to correct the upper part of the left ear. I am not sure if it is protruding but I don’t like the shape and this part looks more underdeveloped than the other one. It is not a catastrophe but I want to correct this. My question is: Is it possible to fix this without permanent sutures, e.g. only with the eliptical skin excision? Please let me know if this could work as I would like to avoid permanent sutures. Tnx

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, your left ear appears to protrude from your head more than your right. You also appear to have relatively good architecture of your antihilical folds. You might benefit from a left otoplasty surgery with conchal setback sutures. Unfortunately, simply removing skin will not lead to any significant Improvement. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

PDS sutures can be used, which lasts about 3 months.  Also, there is 2 parts to the operation.  Weakening the anterior area (the anti helix).  This is done by scraping or incising and this allows it to fold backwards.  Skin excision will help maintain the position as well.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Although it is possible to trim the upper part along the edge of the ear, I would be very concerned about being able to make it look seamless. I wouldn’t risk it. And I do a lot of ear surgery

Adam Goodwin, MBBS, FRCS(Plast) · Answer

excision is unlikely to improve this problem for you, and it will leave a scar on the front of the air, which in my opinion would be less desirable than the use of permanent sutures. Using most techniques, the sutures are behind the air to a very small incision, that is well hidden. I have never seen any of the sutures cause any problems, although they can't be guaranteed the whole of the year in place. They certainly the least invasive most reliable technique.

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33, male, white, can minimal correction of 1 ear’s upper part be fixed without permanent stitches? (Photos)

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Answer: Sutures better

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