I have started to notice that on photos my left ear is different than my right. When I look in the mirror, there is hardly any difference between the ears, but if I take a picture, my ears look quite uneven. I realize this is because in the mirror my image is flipped. I am quite confident with how I look in the mirror but now that I know how I look in the pictures and therefore to other people, I always kinda feel unconfident about my looks.
February 1, 2020
Answer: Prominent ear A prominent ear may be caused by a lack of proper ear ridges (antihelix and superior crus) in which the cartilage did not fold properly during development. This developmental problem is what most often leads to the ears looking prominent. However, the size of the cartilage bowl of the ear (concha) or the angle of the bowl from the bone behind the ear (mastoid) may also be greater than desired. One or both ears can be affected, and when both ears are affected, they can be affected to different degrees. Prominent ears can be corrected by an operation called an otoplasty, which involves an incision made behind the ear where it is hidden from view. The absent folds can be created with sutures, the ear can be pinned back with sutures to the mastoid, and the cartilage can be reduced when needed. Every ear is different and is treated based on the individual problems present. Treating both ears would require some additional operative time and thus cost. I would recommend an in-person consultation in which specific recommendations can be made based on your unique ear anatomy.
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February 1, 2020
Answer: Prominent ear A prominent ear may be caused by a lack of proper ear ridges (antihelix and superior crus) in which the cartilage did not fold properly during development. This developmental problem is what most often leads to the ears looking prominent. However, the size of the cartilage bowl of the ear (concha) or the angle of the bowl from the bone behind the ear (mastoid) may also be greater than desired. One or both ears can be affected, and when both ears are affected, they can be affected to different degrees. Prominent ears can be corrected by an operation called an otoplasty, which involves an incision made behind the ear where it is hidden from view. The absent folds can be created with sutures, the ear can be pinned back with sutures to the mastoid, and the cartilage can be reduced when needed. Every ear is different and is treated based on the individual problems present. Treating both ears would require some additional operative time and thus cost. I would recommend an in-person consultation in which specific recommendations can be made based on your unique ear anatomy.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: Should I correct my ears? Asymmetry of ears is common but can be minor. Since, the difference between your ears are small, correcting one side may cause the other side appear more pronounced.
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October 30, 2017
Answer: Should I correct my ears? Asymmetry of ears is common but can be minor. Since, the difference between your ears are small, correcting one side may cause the other side appear more pronounced.
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