Born With "Flat Tipped' Ears, Can Otoplasty Fix The Helix? (photo)
KatlynnFeb 1, 2012
I recently had a consultation with a plastic surgeon about having otoplasty. I was born with "flat tipped" ears, so my helix never truly formed into the full circular outline that normal people have. My ears protrude slightly, but they also have the flat tops making my ears larger and i have no fold in the top part of my ear. The surgeon said that she can create the fold to attain the more natural look and pining, could she fix the helix too? Or does that require grafting, etc? I forgot to ask!
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Dr. Mehdi Sina, MD
Answered on Aug 23, 2017
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Dr. Mehdi Sina, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery