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Stitch method better than original method

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The first time I had my ears done I was pleasantly...

CGorMarch 6, 2013
$2,700

The first time I had my ears done I was pleasantly surprised at how clean the Bangkok hospital was and the Dr was lovely. The procedure was fine. The only problem was my ears still protruded a lot after the bandages came off and it was so disappointing. The Dr said I could come back after 6months, once the scars had healed and he would fix them at no extra cost. So I went back 9 months later and they did the same procedure free of charge. The second time I was amazed by the result. My ears looked perfect. It changed my face for the better and I always wanted to wear my hair up.

Then they slowly started to protrude and 4 months later they were sticking out again. I took all precautions such as wearing headbands to bed every night etc. but it didn't seem to work. They are better than they were before I had the operation but I don't feel comfortable wearing my hair up as much. I think I'll get them done again, in Australia and hopefully the results will be permanant this time. It made such a difference to my confidence and my whole life having nice ears for 4 months. I would recommend this operation to anyone who's not happy with their ears. Why look in the mirror every day and be unhappy with what you see. Just get it fixed! It makes such a difference to your life!

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protrudingears
March 9, 2013
Congrats to the result!
GeorgiaE
March 12, 2013
Hi I'm just wondering who you used? I was thinking of going to Thailand and using Bangkok makeovers but I've had them done before also and don't want to have to get them done a third time
CGor
April 12, 2013
Hi Georgia, I had them done by Dr Kreit at Yahnee hospital. He is lovely and as you can see the results at the start looked perfect but they don't look like that anymore so maybe try somewhere else.
Jezza1989
February 10, 2014
Hi with getting it done in Thailand was there a language barrier problem
IamME1
May 4, 2013
Your ears could stick out a full inch from your head and you would still be a stunning woman. Accept who you are, and look at the overall beauty you were blessed with. Imperfection IS beauty. Don't forget that.
QTony
June 4, 2013
When was the picture in which you touched your right ear because from that photo the projection of your ears is almost perfect. I agree with lamME1, she is quite a beautiful woman. However, she does not care what others think, her ears bother her. If you can go anywhere in the world for surgery, the world's expert on all types of ear reconstruction and otoplasty is Dr. Burt Brent in California. Tony
QTony
June 4, 2013
When was the picture in which you touched your right ear because from that photo the projection of your ears is almost perfect. I agree with lamME1, she is quite a beautiful woman. However, she does not care what others think, her ears bother her. If you can go anywhere in the world for surgery, the world's expert on all types of ear reconstruction and otoplasty is Dr. Burt Brent in California. Tony
CGor
July 9, 2013
That pic was taken about 6 weeks after the 2nd procedure. It's been a year since I had the surgery and I can honestly say unfortunatley the result in that picture wasn't permanent. I would love to get them done again. Sure people think it's crazy but it really made me so happy having beautiful ears that didn't stick out.
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Update 2 years later

CGorJanuary 30, 2015
Hi all, it's been 2 years since I did my first post and thought I'd give you an updated pic. My ears are now very uneven and as I was saying the results only lasted 4 months. I have made the decision to get them done again in April in Sydney. i'll update you on that proceedure.

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Eva G
February 1, 2015

Thank you for coming back to update us. Best of luck on your surgery in April, I look forward to your updates. :)

CGor
April 4, 2015
I've had my ears done again and I am absolutely wrapped with the result. This time the procedure was slightly different as the doctor used a stitch method which was so much better and less painful than the original method. With the stitch method you don't have to wear a headband. There were only a few dots of blood on my ears and I hardly experienced any pain afterwards. So little in fact that I haven't even needed to take painkillers. It's 3 days post op now and my ears are slightly swollen but they look really perfect! I wish I had've known about this procedure before I had them done the first time. There's only one doctor in Australia that uses the stitch method and his name is Dr Beaini at MD Cosmedical clinic in Sydney. I would recommend him to anyone! I'll post some pics of my latest results in the coming weeks after the swelling goes down.
SoCalKid
April 20, 2015
Hey thanks for the update. Really interesting to hear about the stitch method, I've never heard of it. How's the results so far?
CGor
April 21, 2015
Hi there! Thanks for getting in touch. The results are great so far. It's almost been 3 weeks since the surgery and my ears still look the same as the latest pics I posted. I'm able to sleep on my side without any discomfort. Not sure if many places do the stitch method, but I would 100% recommend it over the standard method. :)
Lisa001
June 20, 2015
Hello.
Is it the same as earfold?
if not,what's the difference?

I read post about earfold by dr. kang in london royal free hospital.
CGor
June 20, 2015
Hi Lisa,
It's different to earfold, as I beleive with earfold they have to make a small incision (cut) in your ear to be able to insert the gold piece. With the stitch method they don't cut your ear open, they use stitches and somehow the skin grows over the end of the stitch and they pretty much become invisible. They don't use earfold in Australia yet, but I would still recommend the stitch method.
Lisa001
June 20, 2015
Ah...Okay...Thanks for the info.
I would just like to ask how's your ears now?
Lisa001
June 20, 2015
If you wouldn't mind.I would like to ask more info about this procedure. I would message you directly in your realself account.
thanks.
Schumacher15
June 18, 2015
Am booked in to go there next month. Exciting to read a positive story regarding. Thank you for easing my nerves.
CGor
June 19, 2015
Great! Can't wait to hear how it goes! There is absolutely nothing to worry about. The clinic is stunning and the process is so easy! Good luck
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Third time lucky

CGorApril 5, 2015
I've had my ears done again and I am absolutely wrapped with the result. This time the procedure was slightly different as the doctor used a stitch method which was so much better and less painful than the original method. With the stitch method you don't have to wear a headband. There were only a few dots of blood on my ears and I hardly experienced any pain afterwards. So little in fact that I haven't even needed to take painkillers. It's 3 days post op now and my ears are slightly swollen but they look really perfect! I wish I had've known about this procedure before I had them done the first time. There's only one doctor in Australia that uses the stitch method and his name is Dr Beaini at MD Cosmedical clinic in Sydney. I would recommend him to anyone!
There is still slight swelling and dried blood as it's only 3 days post operation but they're looking great!

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Silvia.
April 21, 2015
Your ears look amazing!
CGor
April 22, 2015
Thanks Silvia! Yours look amazing too.
gracegd
May 8, 2015
Hi there. I have a 11 year old and she has protruding ears. I found the website of the Doctor in Sydney that your were talking about. Do you recommend the procedure for my daughter ? Did you have local anesthetic during the procedure? Did you have to go back for any consults after the procedure? I would appreciate if you could answer my questions. Thanks Grace
CGor
May 11, 2015
Hi Grace, Great that you've done some research and I would 100% recommend the procedure for your daughter. I had a local anaesthetic and the anesthetic needle is the most painful part of the whole procedure. It's been 6 weeks since I had mine done. They're great! I can sleep on my side without any discomfort. When I had the original method done a few years ago, it took about 4 months to be able to sleep on my side, it was extremely painful for ages and the results weren't even permanent! Your daughter should be really pleased with the results. I wish my parents had've taken me to get it done when I was 11!
CGor
May 11, 2015
Oh and you don't have to go back for a consultation afterwards.
Puggers
May 12, 2015
Your ears look fantastic. Was it much more expensive for the stitch method? What is the difference? I'm wanting to have my ears done but the surgeon only offered the surgery with the elastic headband priceedure. Thank you
CGor
May 12, 2015
Hi there, thank you! The stitch method cost me $3500 and I only had to wear a headband to bed, not during the day. Get it done at MD Cosmedical clinic in Sydney's CBD. You'll be so happy with the results!
Puggers
May 12, 2015
Thank you!!!
lou30
May 28, 2015

They look awesome! I had my ears pinned back in Bangkok also last September! Both ears have protruded back out and one basically back to where it started! Doctors has offered to do it again but only one ear for free, now reading your posts we are considering not going back and going to Sydney instead! Can you email photos of your ears and the procedure in detail :)? ***email removed***

CGor
June 3, 2015

Hi Lou, I would advise not to bother with going back to Bangkok. If you're from Australia, go to Sydney and get it done at MD Cosmedical clinic in the CBD. This is their website. ***Third Party Link Removed*** The cost was $3,500 in total. It took about 1 hour and I felt so fine afterwards that I went shopping after the procedure and went out for dinner and a few wines that night. The doctor said it would've also been fine to fly interstate that afternoon as you don't really need to have recovery time. I didn't have a consultation or anything, just booked a time and date over the phone to get the proceedure done. You go into the clinic, fill in a form, have a quick chat to the nurses about whether or not you have allergies, the nurse then gives you an antibiotic to take before the doctor comes. Then the doctor comes in, does a quick examination of your ears and then injects the local anaesthetic. The injection was the only painful part but it stung for 3 seconds before it was completely numb. I chatted to the doctor and nurses the whole time they were stitching away. It was so easy and painless. Definitely worth the money!

lou30
June 17, 2015
Deposit is paid :)
CGor
June 19, 2015
Fantastic! I'm sure you'll be happy with the results this time. Can you please let me know how your results are?
lou30
June 20, 2015
I sure will! Surgery isn't until the 12th of August! A little nervous as I want it to work this time. But fingers crossed
CGor
June 20, 2015
They use permanent stitches so it should work. :)
lou30
August 5, 2015
Well, 1 week away!
So excited but nervous at the same time, yours haven't provided back out again have they? X :)
CGor
August 5, 2015
How exciting! Mine are still great!
lou30
August 12, 2015
All done this morning
CGor
August 12, 2015
How was it? How are you feeling? Are you happy with the results?
lou30
August 12, 2015
It was good, I hate needles so for the local to go in it was okay!
Yesterday was great because my ears were still numb :) but once it wore off last night I couldn't go to sleep and it hurt, I managed to get to sleep though!
So far yes happy with the results I just don't want them to pop back out again haha! :)
bonadiferous
September 24, 2015
Hi Lou,
How were your results? How long did it take for bruising to go away?...
high waves
July 11, 2015
i hope the results are permanent this time for you. I have had a first hand experience from a German plastic surgeon Dr. Merck. Who uses the stick technique. I was amazed by the results but the ears have protruded again. So now I am looking for a revision and looking for some help for a revision.
CGor
July 12, 2015
Oh sorry to hear that happened. When did you get yours done and how long after did they protrude again? I'm sure if you contact Dr Merck they'll re do the procedure free of charge.
It's been 3 months now since I had it done and I'm still really happy.
admiral_awesome777
December 9, 2016
NO way ? They protruded again. Did Dr Merck fix them. How long did it take for them to stick out again. I was looking to get my ears done with stitch method, I thought it was full proof. How did your ears stick out again with all the permanent stitches in them? MAKES NO SENSE IN THEORY ? I thought the stitches held them in place under the skin ?
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