Can you reduce the size of the ear cartilage?

May 31, 2016
Asked By:Anonymous_User1 in Ukiah, CA

My ears are not protruding and the ear lobe is not large. The top part of my ears, however, are rather big and as a result they are making me very self conscious of my ears. I am wondering if it is possible to actually remove the ear cartilage in order to make them smaller. Also, if it is possible to do this, how much would it cost and what are the risks?

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Answer: Ear Reduction

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Answer: Otoplasty

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