Revision/Correction Otoplasty to improve ear symmetry - can I flatten the protruding area? (Photo)

May 20, 2025
Asked By:Dazzling289607 in Scotland, United Kingdom

The upper helix/scapha of my left ear is larger and protrudes more than the right, and I have a small Darwin’s tubercle. Since I had otoplasty many years ago (with possible scapha weakening near the antihelix), I’d like to know what technique, could flatten the protruding area (upper helix/scapha) so that it bends and lies flat to my head to match my right ear. I am looking at the non invasive (Merck) stitch method but there are only doctors in Germany.

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June 16, 2025

Answer: Additional stitch should correct this.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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June 16, 2025

Answer: Additional stitch should correct this.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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