Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

Posted underEar Surgery q&a

I Have Heard that Otoplasty is Very Painful to Recover From, is this True?

Timmy89
I have heard stories from friends who have had this procedure and read online that an otoplasty is one of the most painful cosmetic procedures, particularly after surgery. I am just wondering whether or not this is true. I find it difficult to believe as i know that many children below the age of 10 get this procedure done.

Answers (30)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Jacob Sedgh, MD profile photo
Dr. Jacob Sedgh, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 141 Reviews
Answer
6 people found this helpful
Walid Sabbagh, FRCS (Plast) profile photo
Dr. Walid Sabbagh, FRCS (Plast)
Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 22 Reviews
Answer
Burke Robinson, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Burke Robinson, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.6 | 184 Reviews
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Matthew Richardson, MD profile photo
Dr. Matthew Richardson, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
5.0 | 175 Reviews
Answer
Jerold Olson, MD profile photo
Dr. Jerold Olson, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 109 Reviews
Answer
1 person found this helpful
Richard J. Bruneteau, MD profile photo
Dr. Richard J. Bruneteau, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 317 Reviews
Answer
Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 227 Reviews
Answer
Edwin C. Pound, III, MD profile photo
Dr. Edwin C. Pound, III, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 31 Reviews
Answer
Toby Mayer, MD profile photo
Dr. Toby Mayer, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.7 | 100 Reviews
Answer
David Shafer, MD, FACS profile photo
Dr. David Shafer, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 134 Reviews
Answer

More Ear Surgery Questions

See all Ear Surgery Q&A