Is There a Surgery to Remove Excess Skin from Behind Ears?

September 6, 2011
Asked By:Needhelp99 in La Palma, CA

Hello, I am 26 years of age and I have bunched up skin behind my ears (post auricular). Is there cosmetic surgery available for this issue and if so what is the typical recovery period? If not, are there any other solutions to this problem? Thank you.

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October 27, 2011

Answer: Removal of excess skin behind ear...

Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 27, 2011

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Andrew Miller, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2011

Answer: Ear surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 10, 2011

Answer: Ear surgery

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2011

Answer: Excess skin removal behind ear.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
September 9, 2011

Answer: Excess skin removal behind ear.

Toby Mayer, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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September 8, 2011

Answer: Removal of loose skin behind the ears

Edwin C. Pound, III, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 8, 2011

Answer: Removal of loose skin behind the ears

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Answer: Skin removal is what plastic surgeons do!

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