Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery Forum - Ear Pin Back (otoplasty) Problems

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Q: Ear Pin Back (otoplasty) Problems

asked by: class04 on April 15th, 2006

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Hi everyone, I had my ears pinned back last december but i'm really unhappy with the results. The surgeon tied the middle part of my ears back but the tips stick out like an elf! I can't even look at anyone straight any more because i'm so embarrassed about how my ears look. I've tried growing my hair long, but the tips just pop through them. Have any of you experienced or know someone who has experienced this problem? I want to meet with a new surgeon asap so this problem can be corrected. I had such high hopes for the surgery and it sucks to be so depressed with the result...I don't even care how it's corrected, for all I care, the surgeon could just cut my tips right off and I bet they would still look better. Basically, the reason i'm posting is to see if anyone else has had this problem. Thanks.

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MorNingDew

replied on June 8th, 2006

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Painful Experience

I'm really sorry for that disappointment honey.. I haven't experienced the same thing but I have been trying to get otoplasty for years, the thing is i'm only 15 years old and haven't had the money... I have extremley unsymetrical protruding ears, so I know what it's like to be desperate to hide them or just pray every night that you can get them just to look natural and somewhat like the "normal" ear.. It consumes much of my own time and even prevents me from doing things I love like dancing and swimming (in public anyway) because i'm so self-conscious of them. Wish you the best!!

luke88

replied on August 4th, 2006

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My experience with this operation wasunsuccessful too. However, we all must stress that this is usually a successful operation.

My ears had a crease folded in them and that held them back and I was very happy with the result. However, a few weeks after the operation, the ears slowly came forward again and now are virtually in the same position as they used to be. Despite this, I do have a nice crease in my ears which make them look more normal, but i'm still not happy and I am going to get it done again. Also, I am a bit miffed because at the back of my ears there is a scare and it is still prominant.

XxLucxX

replied on January 22nd, 2009

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ears being pined back

I no what you mean im 14 and i realy whant them done. I never put my hair up not evan in p.e because i hate them so much i try to hide them when i go swimming i cover them up with my hair because i think what are people thinking also when im dancing in the shows i have to put my hair up im so wrroreid what people will think i dont focos on my dance but im soon getting them done we went to the doctors and they said it is free for people under the age of 18 you show them and if they agree that you need to they will let you get them done.

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