Can dog ear removal be done under local anesthesia? (Photo)

August 3, 2018
Asked By:Bambam90 in Dallas, TX

I have a huge dog ear. I am one month post op from implant /silicon removal. Since my dog ear is so big, will I have to go back into surgery or can it be done under local?

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Answers (3)

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Answer: Options to remove silicone filler

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 22, 2019

Answer: Removing Dog Ears Under Local

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 22, 2019

Answer: Removing Dog Ears Under Local

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2018

Answer: Dogears

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
August 4, 2018

Answer: Dogears

John L. Burns Jr., MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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