Can my ears be corrected with surgery? (photos)

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My ears have always been an embarrassment to me. I managed to push through in my life, but i've always had lower self esteem because of it. I think I'm finally ready to do something about it, but I wanted to get your expert opinions on what my outlook and results could be. Is this an easy fix, or something where they could end up looking worse? Appreciate your feedback and time!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Earlobe repair is a common procedure in our plastic surgery office. I employ a technique that involves removing the excess scar tissue and reapproximating the tissue planes in multiple layers to recontour the earlobe after gauges, torn earlobes, or stretched out earlobes. Sometimes, the same procedure is used to restore contour to a pixie ear after facelift surgery or facial surgery. Gauge correction is a popular treatment. Insurance typically does not cover the procedure in California, but it all depends on your insurance policy. Costs are typically between six hundred dollars and one thousand dollars depending on the complexity of the repair. Pixie ear repair involves correction of the facelift flap and is a more complex procedure that requires anesthesia. Aftercare for earlobe repair involves proper wound care, Plato’s Scar Serum at least twice daily, with repiercing of the earlobe if requested, in 6 weeks. It is best to have a plastic surgeon perform the procedure and help with scars in the post-procedure period. Plato’s Scar Serum, wound care, and Neosporin are used.

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

What specifically are you concerned about? Is it their shape, size or something else? Cosmetic ear surgery can definitely create an ear shape that looks more "normal” and attractive to you, however it would help your surgeon if you could describe what you dislike about your ears. For example, ear reshaping surgery can improve the top edge of the ear (helical rim) so the area isn’t so flattened out.

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