Do my ears stick out too much?

If your ears stick out too much, then so do mine!  LolProminent ears are typically where there is some combination of a lack of the antihelical fold ( the main banana shaped fold running down the center) and a prominence of the concha (the shell of the ear surrounding the entrance of the ear canal.  Patient's typically have a history of being teased as a child and develop ways of hiding the ears with long hair or hats or headbands to hold the ears against the head.It's my opinion that you do not have prominent ears.  I would probably try to talk you out of having an otoplasty if you came to me in consultation.  Any surgery comes with risks and so there needs to be enough of a potential benefit to outweigh the risks.  Take a look at my before and after pictures in the web reference link to see what prominent ears typically look like.All my best.

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, you may be a candidate for an otoplasty.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Otoplasty can certainly improve the positioning of one's ears, if the patient feels they are too prominent.  I always tell patients that the decision to make aesthetic changes is solely up to them.  You will have to decide if the appearance of your ears bothers you.  If that is the case, I suggest consultation with a surgeon specializing in facial cosmetic surgery for a consultation and thorough evaluation.  Good Luck!