Is ear surgery for aesthetic purposes possible at the top of my ear? (Photos)

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Hi all, wondering if any could advise on whether surgery is possible here at the top of my ear. Just want to have it fixed for aesthetic purposes. Ignore the bandages, that's from earlobe repair. Thanks

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. It looks like you have a little excess helical rim folding over the posterior crus of the antihelical fold. This would be straightforward to fix. I would need to feel the structure of the cartilage to be certain, but you could likely perform a simple outpatient procedure to excise the excess tissue of the helical rim to create a nice unbroken curvature and reveal the part of your ear that's hidden underneath. 
Cheers,Dr. Tower

Waldemar Merck, MD · Answer

This is a so-called cup ear. With the new minimally invasive stitch method from Dr. Merck can it be operated without any visible scars.

Anne-Sophie Lessard, MD · Answer

Hello ! Yes it is possible to have it corrected. It is a simple procedure performed under local anesthesia (like at the dentist). I remove the excess of skin +- cartilage to create a smooth contour. I also always mark and show the result to my patients before putting back the dressing so you can leave the office already happy! I hope this help you a little bit!

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