Stahl’s ears, what kind of plastic surgeon will be able to fix this? Anyone recommendations of someone in NYC? (photos)

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I would want to do this same time as a revision rhinoplasty

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your photographs, you ear could be fixed at the same time as revision rhinoplasty.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS · Answer

Good Morning!  I actually performws a correction of a bilateral Stahl's ear deformity this morning and  performed a bilateral otoplasty on a 16 yo girl yesterday to correct her significant ear asymmetry. Ear surgery is complex. You should seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in both cosmetic and reconstructive ear surgery. Otoplasty to correct your Stahl's ears can be performed at the same time as your revision rhinoplasty. Whoever you decide to seek a consultation with, make sure they are board certified and have experience in both procedures.  Good luck!

C.W. David Chang, MD · Answer

A severe Stahl’s ear malformation has a much more severe bend to the superior antihelical crus. Your bend looks pretty gentle and would probably be amenable to traditional otoplasty suture techniques. You would benefit from “scapha” reduction to reduce the height of the ear, which also may improve the “roll” of the helix.
Sorry for a lot of technical terms. Talk with an experienced otoplasty surgeon.

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