Is it Possible to Have Subtle/Minor Otoplasty? (photo)

February 27, 2012
Asked By:NYBigEars in Woodside, NY

Hello, I'm a 46 y/o man. My ears are symmetrically protruding, but that is not really my issue. The problem is that both ears are flat with NO FOLDING whatsoever on the anthelix (spelling??) (picture attached.) What I'm interested in is a procedure that will just create a VERY SUBTLE change, i.e. create a little bit of fold on both ears so that they will look more natural. I don't need them pinned back all the way to the head. Is this possible? What'd be the cost for both ears? Thank you

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March 1, 2012

Answer: Minor otoplasty

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Matthew Bridges, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 1, 2012

Answer: Minor otoplasty

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Matthew Bridges, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2012

Answer: Consider Incisionless Otoplasty

Jason Lichtenberger, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
August 23, 2012

Answer: Consider Incisionless Otoplasty

Jason Lichtenberger, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Subtle Otoplasty

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 1, 2015

Answer: Subtle Otoplasty

Anil R. Shah, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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March 4, 2012

Answer: Discussing otoplasty options with your surgeon

Mark Beaty, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 4, 2012

Answer: Discussing otoplasty options with your surgeon

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February 11, 2019

Answer: Otoplasty for fold

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Answer: Otoplasty for fold

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