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Is it possible to make my ear more round and normal shaped? (photos)

cupcakes2015Mar 31, 2015
One ear is more pointy than the other. Is there a way to fix this? Any recommendations?

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Vito C. Quatela, MD

The most common procedure used to treat this problem is called an otoplasty. It is a very safe procedure that involves a small incision on the backside of the ear with the placement of sutures to realign the ears into a more favorable position. I am not aware of any non-surgical or...

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Vito C. Quatela, MD

I would recommend an in-person consultation with a plastic surgeon to better address your concerns. He or she will address the size of your ear and discuss the proper proportions for you specifically. Best of luck to you, and I hope you get the result you desire.

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We routinely ask our patients to avoid strenuous physical activity, such as lifting weights, for at least three weeks after surgery. We also ask patients to avoid contact soprts, such as wrestling or football, for a total of six weeks after surgery. It is important to check with your doctor and...

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Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS

Hi PSquestions. The feeling of being clogged up can be from irritation to the ear drum from blood or an antiseptic that is used to help cleanse before surgery. Other causes include pressure difference as a result of general anesthesia (like what happens on an airplane ascent or descent)....

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Alejandro Nogueira, MD

I am absolutely against this, I do never ever use permanent sutures in otoplasties, since the consequence is ALWAYS what you are clearly depicting.Find a surgeon who can remove them under local in an office based procedure.

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