It seems like a genetic thing, but my left earlobe is oddly curled and sticks out when I face in front of me, whereas my right earlobe doesn't. It's also thicker than my right earlobe. Is there any way to fix this and would the procedure be complicated?
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Virtually all otoplasty surgeries done in adults can be done under just local anesthesia in an office OR so that the only charge is for the surgery. The ears are easily anesthetized with a few injections of local anesthetic like you get at the dentist. Some patients are candidates for the...
Hi Mitchell
Otoplasty (ear reshaping) is a cosmetic procedure that helps to recontour the size, position, and shape of the ears to result in a normal appearance. To learn more about this procedure, please visit our website.
With high impact activity, particularly with boxing and martial arts, there is always a risk that your ears may be damaged. There is no way to predict how that damage may affect your ears, but it is a risk you should consider, even if you wear headgear.
