I am in my mid twenties and am discouraged because I can't seem to find a way to fix this besides surgery. Is there no other way to persuade the cartilage to grow flatter?
Answer: Non-surgical otoplasty Unfortunately non-surgical molding of the ear cartilages can only be done early in life before the cartilages get stiff and resilient. I am not aware of a reliable method to change cartilage folds in adults without surgery.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Non-surgical otoplasty Unfortunately non-surgical molding of the ear cartilages can only be done early in life before the cartilages get stiff and resilient. I am not aware of a reliable method to change cartilage folds in adults without surgery.
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Answer: Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears? Hello and thanks for your inquiry. The ear cartilage in adults does not keep growing; it is fully mature and unfortunately, cannot be manipulated through any process other than surgery. That said, I can assure you the surgery to correct protruding ears, known as otoplasty or ear-pinning surgery, is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthetic that requires minimal recovery time. When performed by an experienced surgeon, the procedure also yields excellent, long-lasting results with no visible scarring in most cases. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a surgeon experienced in both plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) to ensure an optimal outcome. Best wishes for a successful enhancement!
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Answer: Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears? Hello and thanks for your inquiry. The ear cartilage in adults does not keep growing; it is fully mature and unfortunately, cannot be manipulated through any process other than surgery. That said, I can assure you the surgery to correct protruding ears, known as otoplasty or ear-pinning surgery, is an outpatient procedure performed under local anesthetic that requires minimal recovery time. When performed by an experienced surgeon, the procedure also yields excellent, long-lasting results with no visible scarring in most cases. I recommend you schedule a consultation with a surgeon experienced in both plastic surgery and otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) to ensure an optimal outcome. Best wishes for a successful enhancement!
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March 27, 2018
Answer: Nonsurgical otoplasty is only possible in newborns with prominent ears. Since you are in your twenties, your ear cartilage has fully developed, and a surgical approach may be the only feasible option for repositioning your ears closer to your head. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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Answer: Nonsurgical otoplasty is only possible in newborns with prominent ears. Since you are in your twenties, your ear cartilage has fully developed, and a surgical approach may be the only feasible option for repositioning your ears closer to your head. Hope this helps! Dr Joseph
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December 28, 2017
Answer: Surgery most effective By the time you reach adulthood, the cartilage in your ears is no longer as pliable as it was in childhood. For this reason, it would be extremely difficult to “flatten” your ears without surgery. Surgery would be the most effective option. During your consultation, your surgeon will also be able to pinpoint what makes your ears look like they sit too far from your head, so that they can target that cause for a more effective outcome.
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Answer: Surgery most effective By the time you reach adulthood, the cartilage in your ears is no longer as pliable as it was in childhood. For this reason, it would be extremely difficult to “flatten” your ears without surgery. Surgery would be the most effective option. During your consultation, your surgeon will also be able to pinpoint what makes your ears look like they sit too far from your head, so that they can target that cause for a more effective outcome.
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December 13, 2017
Answer: Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears (permanently)? The wording in your description is key here -- is there any way to make your cartilage “grow” flatter. Unfortunately, if you are in your twenties, your ears are almost entirely done growing and settled into their shape for life. While it’s true that your ears might continue to grow in tiny increments as you age, your cartilage stiffens significantly after toddlerhood, after which point changing the shape of your ears is nearly impossible.That being said, you should not feel a need to rule out ear surgery as an option! Many people view surgical procedures as a last resort, but in fact surgery is often the most effective and straightforward solution available. Spending the time and money just once to truly correct your ears can go a very long way towards your lifelong comfort and happiness. I would highly recommend contacting a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to see if otoplasty is an option for your ears. Best wishes in your search for a solution!
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Answer: Is there ANY other way besides surgery to flatten my protruding ears (permanently)? The wording in your description is key here -- is there any way to make your cartilage “grow” flatter. Unfortunately, if you are in your twenties, your ears are almost entirely done growing and settled into their shape for life. While it’s true that your ears might continue to grow in tiny increments as you age, your cartilage stiffens significantly after toddlerhood, after which point changing the shape of your ears is nearly impossible.That being said, you should not feel a need to rule out ear surgery as an option! Many people view surgical procedures as a last resort, but in fact surgery is often the most effective and straightforward solution available. Spending the time and money just once to truly correct your ears can go a very long way towards your lifelong comfort and happiness. I would highly recommend contacting a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to see if otoplasty is an option for your ears. Best wishes in your search for a solution!
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