1. HOME
  2. /
  3. Q&A
  4. /
  5. EAR SURGERY QUESTIONS
  6. /
  7. SHOULD I FIX BROKEN /...

Should I fix broken / fractured ear cartilage?

December 31, 2016
Asked By:earhelpquestions in New York, NY

I have a break in my ear cartilage ...like a split and I can feel the split with my finger. Should I have this fixed even if a doctor says no one can notice it? It bothers me and I'd like to have the area smooth again but it's near the inferior crux of the antihelix where the triangle fossa meets the antihelix.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
April 24, 2017

Answer: #otoplasty

http://www.drdanielbarrett.com
Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(172)
Book a virtual consultation
MOST RECENT
April 24, 2017

Answer: #otoplasty

Daniel Barrett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
(172)
Book a virtual consultation
January 4, 2017

Answer: Fractured cartilage in your ear

Curtis Wong, MD
January 4, 2017

Answer: Fractured cartilage in your ear

Curtis Wong, MD
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ

Recommended reading

Ear Surgery

Everything you need to know about Ear Surgery

  • 97% worth it
  • 497.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $4,150
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
FIND THE RIGHT
TREATMENT FOR YOU
TAKE OUR TREATMENT FINDER QUIZ
ADVERTISEMENT

Browse related questions

My ear cartilage was fractured/split internally. No outer laceration. How long does the swelling subsides?
Curtis Wong, MD says:

You know your anatomical terms but how do you know its fractured?  If so, you likely had a hematoma and if that happened, you have a chance of developing a cauliflower ear as you continue to heal.  At this point, if your swelling is resolved, all you can do is wait and see.  If you're still sw...

Read 1 Doctor Answers
Do my ears stick out abnormally? How much is it on a average to get ears pinned to head? (Photo)
Omar Fouda Neel, MD, FRCSC, FACS says:

Thank you for your inquiry. The photo you provided is not sufficient to determine if they protrude "too much". A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is necessary to determine if you are a candidate for otoplasty. There are generally two different anatomic problems that cause e...

Read 3 Doctor Answers
Uneven ears? One ear higher than the other (from behind).
Leon Goldstein, MD says:

Not too many occurrences in life I can be 100% sure of but your uneven ears have always been so long before any surgery!! One interesting phenomena is noticing aspects of our physical presence only after our attention has been drawn to them by some event, such as surgery.  Your...

Read 1 Doctor Answers
Popular topics
revisionstitchesswelling1 week post-ophead band

Our mission is to create a world where every investment in modern beauty is Worth It.