I have Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type1. OI is a bone disease, but there are issues with collagen deficiency, and I wasn't sure whether that could have some effect. My right ear is the primary problem. Much further out than my left ear and, due to the flat tops of my ear (hard to see in photo), it is only continuing to extend further from my head. Is this a deformity?My right jaw line is less defined, and my hair curves to the left. In photos, this makes the ear even more pertinent and noticeable. It annoys me and I want it fixed. How?
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December 24, 2015
Answer: What can I do to fix the flat portion of the Helix and get my ear to be closer to my head?
The costs for otoplasty varies significantly around the country. Our
cost for otoplasty starts at $2800 + MD Anesthesia Related Costs (if
necessary). More expensive cities such as New York or Los Angeles or
areas with fewer board certified plastic surgeons may be more expensive.
One way to...
The technique that you show in the photo is one of the steps of the incisionless otoplasty by Fritsch. The cartilage on the front of the ear is scratched (called scoring) with a needle. However, that alone is not enough. Additional holding stitches still need to be inserted; these are placed...
