Can the height of my ears be changed? (Photo)

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Can the height of the ears be change? One of my ears is Hanging lower then the other.?

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

Changing the true vertical height of an ear is much less predictable than changing how far it protrudes. Otoplasty can sometimes improve shape, prominence, or mild asymmetry, but moving an entire ear upward or downward is limited by the cartilage, skin attachment, hairline, and the position of the ear canal.
A photo can show the asymmetry, but an exam is needed to decide whether the issue is ear height, ear rotation, jaw/skull asymmetry, or simply how the ear sits against the head. I would be cautious about surgery for a small height difference unless the expected improvement clearly outweighs scar and contour risks.

Scott E. Kasden, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Rickycabs094

Everyone's face is asymmetrical to some degree.

Your entire left ear is located slightly higher on your head than the right side.  This cannot be taken off and moved down.  One thing that can be done is the upper pole can be reduced to make the top part of the ears align better.  the lower pole/lobe won't be affected however.

If you look at your face the left side is slightly higher (eye, brow, corner of the mouth).  The asymmetry is absolutely within normal limits, and actually makes your appearance more interesting and attractive!  Celebrate your uniqueness.

Here is an exercise for you. Take a fashion magazine with a handsome/beautiful model on the front page, front view of the face.  Take a straight edge and mark the photo straight down the midline.  Get a mirror and compare each side of the face to the picture.  You will notice even slight asymmetries.  These are extremely beautiful people and even they have asymmetries.

Can the height of my ears be changed? (Photo)

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