I was wondering what could be done about long pointed ears as I would like them a bit smaller?

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 09 March 2011

Question

I was wondering what could be done about long pointed ears as I would like them a bit smaller, rounded and just to be normal and inconspicuous!

I am also considering rhinoplasty for a bump on the bridge. Could these procedures be done together?

Answer

It is possible to reshape the upper part of the ear in order to give it a softer contour. The swelling tends to date a little bit longer to settle down if the operation is done through an access incision on the back of the ear.

It is possible to do this reshaping also using some access incisions on the front of the ear, but they will leave a fine scar.

It is indeed possible to carry out this type of surgery together with laser reshaping.

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