Hi, I want to get otoplasty in the near future but in the mean time I wanted to see if there was a temporary solution that would not harm my ears, maybe a product on the market? (the only thing I found was a product called "ear tucks")
Answer: Otoplasty
Unfortunately, there is no great temporary product on the market that can mimic the results of a surgical Otoplasty. “Ear tucks” may work while you are using them, but is very temprorary. I would recommend having a consultation with your local facial plastic surgeon to see what your options are—from a recovery perspective, otoplasty usually requires minimal downtime.
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Answer: Otoplasty
Unfortunately, there is no great temporary product on the market that can mimic the results of a surgical Otoplasty. “Ear tucks” may work while you are using them, but is very temprorary. I would recommend having a consultation with your local facial plastic surgeon to see what your options are—from a recovery perspective, otoplasty usually requires minimal downtime.
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Answer: It would have to hold the ears back...hmm. The cartilage gives the ears structure. Everybody's ear cartilage has a certain amount strength that will avoid bending. So you need to have something strong enough to bend them backwards. You could tape them back, but this would look strange. You could superglue the ears back. I wouldn't recommend this though. Photoshop or some instagram filter...another option to see what you might look like after an otoplasty. Best of luck on your journey and let us know how things go!
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Answer: It would have to hold the ears back...hmm. The cartilage gives the ears structure. Everybody's ear cartilage has a certain amount strength that will avoid bending. So you need to have something strong enough to bend them backwards. You could tape them back, but this would look strange. You could superglue the ears back. I wouldn't recommend this though. Photoshop or some instagram filter...another option to see what you might look like after an otoplasty. Best of luck on your journey and let us know how things go!
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April 13, 2012
Answer: Otoplasty and avoiding the surgery for the time being before the surgery
There are some temporary measures out there. But it will be hard to find a doctor that will advise this. I'm not recommending this, but I have seen patients apply special tape and adhesives to pin the ears back. This can cause damage to the skin if done too much.
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April 13, 2012
Answer: Otoplasty and avoiding the surgery for the time being before the surgery
There are some temporary measures out there. But it will be hard to find a doctor that will advise this. I'm not recommending this, but I have seen patients apply special tape and adhesives to pin the ears back. This can cause damage to the skin if done too much.
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October 24, 2011
Answer: Temporizing before otoplasty Unfortunately, there is no easy solution for protruding ears except otoplasty. Taping the ears will have no effect and call even more attention to the condition of the ears.
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October 24, 2011
Answer: Temporizing before otoplasty Unfortunately, there is no easy solution for protruding ears except otoplasty. Taping the ears will have no effect and call even more attention to the condition of the ears.
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October 10, 2011
Answer: Surgery is best option for adult prominent ears
The ears grow rapidly in comparison to many other parts of the body. We reach approximately 80% of our permanent ear size by the time we are 3 years old! This means that the ear shape is relatively "mature" from a much younger age than the rest of our bodies. This poses a challenge in terms of getting permanent results such as those you would get from surgery. Ear cartilage has memory and will likely go back to its original shape unless something more aggressive is done. Also, surgery is no guarantee that your ears will stay pinned. Your best chance at ensuring a successful result is to check with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area who is skilled in otoplasties to see your options.
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October 10, 2011
Answer: Surgery is best option for adult prominent ears
The ears grow rapidly in comparison to many other parts of the body. We reach approximately 80% of our permanent ear size by the time we are 3 years old! This means that the ear shape is relatively "mature" from a much younger age than the rest of our bodies. This poses a challenge in terms of getting permanent results such as those you would get from surgery. Ear cartilage has memory and will likely go back to its original shape unless something more aggressive is done. Also, surgery is no guarantee that your ears will stay pinned. Your best chance at ensuring a successful result is to check with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area who is skilled in otoplasties to see your options.
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