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Hello and thank you for your question. Thebest advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. Cost varies by geographic region and surgeon expertise. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with.I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plasticsurgeon who can evaluate you in person.Best wishes and good luck.Richard G. Reish, M.D.Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
Thank you for your inquiry. The photo you provided is not sufficient to determine if they protrude "too much". A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon is necessary to determine if you are a candidate for otoplasty. There are generally two different anatomic problems that cause ear protrusion. The first is extra excessive ear cartilage pushing the ear forward and out; and the second is usually the lack of a normal ear cartilage fold that normally holds the ear back. Patients may have one or both combinations of problems. Both must be corrected surgically
A better set of photographs are required to make a determination about the surgical procedure. An otoplasty procedure involves pinning the ears closer to the head which usually includes permanent sutures behind the ear to re-create the anti-helical fold and to perform a conchal setback. One or both of these maneuvers can be performed during otoplasty procedure. An otoplasty is usually performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. For more information, and our current price list, please see the link below
Not too many occurrences in life I can be 100% sure of but your uneven ears have always been so long before any surgery!! One interesting phenomena is noticing aspects of our physical presence only after our attention has been drawn to them by some event, such as surgery. Your...
If cartilage is truly 'fractured' it is sometimes possible to improve the cosmetic appearance by shaving a ridge or by resuturing. However, cartilage does not repair like bone by reformation. The two fractures edges will heal by the fibrous union. I would agree that leaving things alone...
Many thanks for your question. At this stage some numbness is to be expected and is related to swelling and surgical technique. Be reassured that this should settle over time as the swelling settles and you heal. This may take several months. All the very best! Jonathan...