Is there anything I can do to treat my prominent ears? (Photo)

What specifically are you concerned about? Is it their shape, size or something else? Cosmetic ear surgery can definitely create an ear shape that looks more "normal” and attractive to you, however it would help your surgeon if you could describe what you dislike about your ears. For example, e...

Revision otoplasty can sometimes improve an under-defined upper antihelical fold or a mild telephone-type contour, but I would be cautious about chasing perfect symmetry. In my experience, the key question is whether the cartilage has enough flexibility and whether scar tissue after prior...

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By 11 months, the results of your surgery should be stable enough that some pulling on your ears has no negative impact. Your ears may just be a little swollen from how much they were handled by your barber. If the pain doesn’t go away in a day or two, of if you are concerned, please see your s...

It’s difficult to give you an opinion without photos. However, this may be possible. Please seek the opinion of a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic ear surgery and otoplasty.