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

I’m sorry you did not achieve the outcome you were hoping for. Your ears appear over-pinned, creating an unnatural look with the upper portion positioned too close to the head. The bifurcated cartilage along the lower aspect of the antihelix is also unusual unless it was present before s...

You actually have an excellent and very natural result. Slight asymmetries are normal, and perfect symmetry is never achievable. Yes—as a surgeon, I can appreciate the small difference, but I am confident it is not noticeable in daily life to most people. Attempting a revision to correct...

If your goal is to reposition your ear closer to your head so they don't stick out as much, otoplasty surgery may be considered for setting back your Concha, and for creating an antihilical fold. Keloid scarring is associated with otoplasty surgery, along with people with darker skin types. I...

See from your photo that you do not appear to have a well -formed antihelical fold, and perhaps your earlobe sticks out a bit. I'm not quite sure if this fits into a category of deformity, however, the feasibility of improving the appearance of your ear would require an examination. I hope this...

Reversing an overly pinned ear may be possible by releasing the sutures which have held the ear back toward the scalp or have bent the cartilage too much and splinting the ear in the new position until stable.. Actually increasing the length and width of the ear would require expanding the...

I advise my patients to avoid contact sports for 6-8 weeks and non-contact sports for 2 to 3 weeks following otoplasty. Boxing, kick boxing and wrestling represent special situations since the ears can suffer significant trauma with these sports. 5 years is very sufficient.