How long won't I be able to feel my ears?

An otoplasty can be performed on 1 ear, or both ears depending upon the anatomy.  If only one ear sticks out, than only one ear surgery is performed.  In our practice, we ask patients to wear a headband at night sleeping for the first 2 weeks after the procedure, however is unnecessary to wear a...

Changing the shape of the external ear (otoplasty) does not affect hearing, as the part of the ear pertinent to hearing are beyond the ear canal and ear drum.  Consult a plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon for your ear-shaping desires, and make sure you follow with an ENT doctor for your hearing ...

After a successful otoplasty to improve the position of protruding ears, it is common for the patient to want a new or different hairstyle/haircut.  Many patients of both genders hide their ‘large ears’ with their hair. So a new and shorter style can be exciting. Once the incisions are clos...

Cosmetic otoplasty surgery is generally performed to reposition somebody's ear closer to the head. We generally address a poorly formed anti-helical fold and deep conchal bowls. An examination of the cartilage of your ear would be necessary to see whether or not suture otoplasty would be...

Have the stich removed. Your ear shape is unlikely to change and this will never really heal unless the "foreign body" is removed.

"The less you have to gain, the more you have to lose". Leave it alone. You have a very acceptable result and are more likely to "lose" with each subsequent revision.