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

see all q&a
Posted underEar Surgery q&a

Excess skin after ear surgery? (Photo)

B
buyukaslanMar 22, 2024

Hello, I had my ears pinned back in early January this year. So far I am very happy with my results but I have a little mass of "something" which might either be skin or cartilage within each of my ears. Not that this is real discomfort but I was wondering if this would ultimately go away over time so I could wear by headphones again.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC
Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC profile photo
Dr. Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC
Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.9 | 155 Reviews
Answered on Feb 21, 2025
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Jacob Tower, MD
Jacob Tower, MD profile photo
Dr. Jacob Tower, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
4.9 | 48 Reviews
Answered on Mar 26, 2024
Answer

More Ear Surgery Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

I charge $3,500 for an otoplasty and the procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia instead of general anesthesia. It can be done under general anesthesia but it would cost more. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC

Each surgeon determines their own pricing, therefore it would be difficult to give you an average. Typically, however, the cost is based on the area targeted. So, for example, you would be looking at earlobe surgery.

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

When conchal cartilage is harvested for revision rhinoplasty surgery, there is usually no change in the appearance of somebody's ear. I understand that you are having an issue with the appearance of your ear, however, it's not clear from your photographs what is making you most self-conscious....

+1 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC

Ear reshaping surgery could be performed to target the upper area of your ears, focusing on the helix (the rim of the ear). Projection can also be reduced, if necessary, with setback otoplasty. Please seek the opinion of a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in cosmetic ear surgery.

+3 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

If you are dissatisfied with the appearance of your ears, please consider meeting with several reputable facial plastic surgeons so you could see what might be best for you moving forward. In general, otoplasty surgery is performed with permanent sutures. The newly formed ear shape ends up...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Eric M. Joseph, MD

As I read your narrative, I was thinking that perhaps a permanent suture could be causing you discomfort. When suture otoplasty is performed, we typically place six sutures behind somebody's ear. If you have pinpoint pain over one of the sutures that has not extruded, depending on your...

+1 answers
See all Ear Surgery Q&A
See more Ear Surgery Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE EAR SURGERY GUIDE →