Do I need otoplasty? (photos)

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I am getting a rhinoplasty done this year, and i am thinking about getting an otoplasty done together. But i am wondering if i really need one. Some people say my ears are a little to wide, and some people say there is nothing wrong with them. I myself, dont really know. Im afraid of getting the two surgeries done together and be to much of a shock to me.

Frank P. Fechner, MD · Answer

Objectively, the prominence of your ears are within the limits of normal. In addition, you are much less than convinced that your ears are a bother to you. Therefore, I would recommend not to do the ear surgery.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

When the ears are  very prominent, they can be set back with an otoplasty.  The ears in these photographs are within normal limits, and do not need repair. A rhinoplasty procedure can address narrowing and straightening the tip and bridge.

Mark Edinburg, MBBCH, FRACS (retired) · Answer

Hello and thanks for your question.The way we, as Plastic Surgeons, approach Cosmetic Surgery is to ask, does this worry the patient, and can we correct what he is concerned about?Sure, we can use our Specialist skills to pin your ears back so that stick out a little less, but they do not look very prominent from your photos, and, more importantly, they do not really worry you, so maybe just leave this alone.I hope this has been of value for you.

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