Would I be a good candidate for an otoplasty? Can my helix be reduced vertically? (photos)

You may had had your surgery by now but I just had to answer your intriging question. you are right, your pinning or otoplasty would not reduce the height of your ear. Ear height and width can be addressed through cartilage excisional techniques that conceal the repairs within natural anatomic folds of the ear.
I hope you’re able to have your surgery and thank you for your question.

The size of your helix can be reduced with surgical ear reshaping. Setback otoplasty would not be necessary. Please seek an assessment by a board certified plastic surgeon experienced in cosmetic ear surgery.

You are a candidate for both Otoplasty which will pin back the ears and Earlobe reduction that will reduce the vertical height. There are some more aggressive approaches but they leave a scar on the Helix that is visible.

OTOPLASTY is the medical term used for pinning back the prominent or protruding ears. The procedure is done under local or general anesthesia. Incisions are made behind the ear only. Permanent sutures are used to reshape the ear cartilage. Small amount of extra skin is removed from behind the ear as well. The ear is then stitched closer to the scalp permanently. The procedure takes one to two hours and recovery takes one week.
Regards
Dr. J