Will Ears Grow in Size After Otoplasty?

February 15, 2011
Asked By:RUBI in BAKERSFIELD

hi i am getting ready to get married in september of 2011, i have always been self concious of my protruding ears, i recently went to have a consultation on otoplasty with a local surgeon he took 3 minutes to talk to me and did not answer the questions i had, he especially made me more nervous by tellimg me i cannot have it done now to wait untill august to get the look i want for the wedding because 6 months later my ears would look the same! i am going to waste $6000 for 5 months of happines?

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February 21, 2011

Answer: Otoplasty is a permanent procedure

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February 21, 2011

Answer: Otoplasty is a permanent procedure

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Answer: The Truth About Ear Growth & Change Following Otoplasty

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Answer: The Truth About Ear Growth & Change Following Otoplasty

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July 19, 2011

Answer: Get another opinion

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 19, 2011

Answer: Get another opinion

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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Answer: Ears Growing After An Otoplasty

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