Question 1

how do doctors pin back ears that stick out too much?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Usually a surgery is done with an incision behind the ear and permanent stitches that fold the cartilage and pull it back closer to the skull.

Question 2

what happens with pinal manipulation under anesthesia?

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Don't do it!: A literature search resulted in only a couple of small case reports. Obviously not enough evidence of efficacy or safety for spinal application.

Question 3

at what age would it be appropriate to pin your childs ears back?

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Consult surgeon: The average kid reached 90% of their adult skull size by age 10 which would likely be a good point for such a procedure. However, many cosmetic or ENT surgeons might consider other factors in planning such an elective procedure. The kids doc can likely arrange for a consultation with a local or regional specialist to explain your options.

Question 4

what is the surgery like to pin back my ears?

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An otoplasty: Although each person is different, ear reshaping -otoplasty- usually involves changing the shape and position  of the ear cartilage. This is done through an incision hidden in back of the ear. Most often sutures are placed to pull the cartilage into a proper shape and to pull the ear closer to he head. This is a day procedure and there is usually little pain afterward and risks a small.

Question 5

how do i pin my ears back without surgery?

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Only permanent: Solution is surgery.

Question 6

is it possible to permanently pin your ears back without surgery?

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Permanent!: Only permanent treatment is to have the ears surgically pinned back.

Question 7

i would like to know whar can i do to pin my ears back without surgery ?

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Really, nothing.: Other than wearing your hair to cover your ears, there is no non surgical "ear pinning" besides headphones or sweatband use! cartilage has natural "spring" and will come out. Surgical otoplasty is a straightforward operation that can be performed under local anesthesia (in an adult) with low risks and excellent long-term results. See an abps-certified plastic surgeon or two for more information!

Question 8

i am 20 years old male and my ears stick out so i am really thinking of going under sugery to pin them back. are there any side effects of otoplasty?

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= any minor surgery: Bleeding, infection, soreness - the same as any minor surgery - no more. It is not impossible to return to the original over time, so correction may need to be repeated. Here's a link:

http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/cosmetic-surgery/otoplasty.Html

goioid luck!

Question 9

will i be able to pin my ears back at home without having cosmetic ear surgery?

Accepted Answer

No!: Any attempt at corrective procedure to the cartilage portion of the ear ( the pinna) could very easily damage it, resulting in loss of ear structure, pain, and possibly infection. I would definitely recommend a plastic surgery specialist, for your own protection.

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