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What surgery to change my helix shape? (Photo)

July 9, 2020
Asked By:ghostgazing in Massachusetts, MA

I have always been unhappy with the top portion of my ears as they appear too small for for head due to being folded over and kind of pointy. I believe the part I dislike is the helix. I’ve read about otoplasty but it seems this is usually for patients with ears that are too prominent, the opposite of my problem. Neither of my parents have ears like this so I have always felt there was something wrong with me because of this feature.

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Answer: Otoplasty

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Answer: Otoplasty

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July 25, 2020

Answer: Ear reshaping

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July 25, 2020

Answer: Ear reshaping

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July 10, 2020

Answer: Otoplasty

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July 10, 2020

Answer: Otoplasty

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July 10, 2020

Answer: What surgery to change my helix shape?

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July 10, 2020

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