Why is my ear this shape? Is otoplasty possibly with cartilage? (Photo)

January 17, 2024
Asked By:Affectionate554239 in New York, New York

My ears have been this shape since birth. They are a huge insecurity of mine and sometimes even hurt to the touch. I'm 22 and a female. I’ve researched congenital otoplasty and want to know if this could be something in my future

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March 13, 2024

Answer: Otoplasty may not be helpful for elongating the top of somebody's ear.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 13, 2024

Answer: Otoplasty may not be helpful for elongating the top of somebody's ear.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 29, 2024

Answer: Ear reshaping surgery

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
January 29, 2024

Answer: Ear reshaping surgery

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSCCertified Plastic Surgeon
January 18, 2024

Answer: Otoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 18, 2024

Answer: Otoplasty

Ronald J. Edelson, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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January 18, 2024

Answer: Shape of ear cartilage

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Answer: Shape of ear cartilage

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