I’ve had these “bumps” on my right ear for as long as I can remember, and they’ve always bothered me. From what I’ve saw online, it looks to be something called “Darwin’s tubercle” if I’m correct? Can this be fixed? I’d just to give my ear a more round appearance if possible.
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Only on the basis of in person evaluation, board certified plastic surgeon could answer your questions in more detail. In general, removal of portion of cartilage or suture(s) itself are the options. Good luck.
It’s best to listen to your surgeon as they’re more familiar with your situation. Allow sufficient time to pass as your surgeon suggests. You can also ask them what is causing the lump and how long you should expect to wait it out.
The ear changes in shape and size as we age. Lifestyle habits, trauma and other factors can also contribute to these changes, therefore it would be difficult to say exactly what happened to your ears without more information.
However, if you wanted to get the curl at the top of your ears back,...
