Large ear deformity and otoplasty ear
reduction plastic surgery
Ear hypertrophy or big ear deformity is a rare problem. Most ears that seem big, really just stick out too far from the head. True macrotia is less common than ears missing at birth. The normal range for ear height is 5.5-6.5 cm (2.1 - 2.6 inches)and ear width is 3.0-4.5 cm (1.2 -1.8 inches). More details about the normal ear dimensions can be found here.
While protruding ears can be a concern, the truly big ear often results in a great degree of social ridicule. Kids can be cruel. Ears reach their adult size before other facial features. Surgery can be done once this happens, usually at about the age of 5. Dr. Bermant prefers to evaluate the problem early and discuss options. If you are looking for Dr. Bermant's advice, please call to set up a consultation. After an evaluation, we can better help you explore the options for this surgical sculpture.
Part of the ear may be enlarged as in this patient with a big scaphoid fossa. This disproportionate element unbalanced the harmony of the ear.
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Otoplasty to Reduce Big Ears - Pictures of Patient's Goals |
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Full Head Photos Before and After Scapha / Helix Reduction Otoplasty |
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Otoplasty to Reduce Ear Size Close-up Pictures |
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Otoplasty to Reduce Macrotia - Close-up Pictures |
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OR Pictures Reduction Otoplasty - Scapha Repair |
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In the Scaphoid Ear Deformity, the upper third of the ear is too big with an enlarged scapha and flattened helix. Left Pictures: before surgery.. Right Pictures: Only 8 Days after Reduction Otoplasty |
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Scaphoid Ear Deformity Defined with Pictures Before and After Surgery Pinching the upper ear demonstrates the problem. |
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Macrotia Scaphoid Ear Reduction Surgery |
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Pictures Early Healing & Recovery, after Scaphoid Ear Reduction Otoplasty |
Multiple elements of the ear can be big. Reduction surgery is an art of balancing the sculpture to the problem.
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Any one or multiple elements of the ear can be enlarged or over developed. In the Scaphoid Ear Deformity, the upper third of the ear is too big. The design of the reduction needs to be individualized for the specific problem. Sometimes large ears can be left at their current size but made much less objectionable by reducing only their protrusion.
Congenital hypertrophy (large ears at birth) can be unilateral (one sided) or bilateral (involving both sides). One sided ear enlargement results in asymmetry and car really look strange. This can be an inherited trait, a unique facial feature, or a development from a medical problem. The most common things that can cause the ear to grow large are:
- hemangioma
- neurofibromatosis
- half body enlargement (hemihypertrophy)
Learn more about reduction otoplasty.
- Cost of Ear Reduction Otoplasty
- Macrotia Reduction Otoplasty - Details of Surgery graphic pictures
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| Conchal Floor Reduction | Conchal Post Wall Reduction | Antihelix Reduction | Scapha Reduction | Helix Reduction | Concha Repair and Setback |
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| Helix Rim Flap Elevation | Reduce Concha and Antihelix | Sculpture Concha and Antihelix | Reduce Scaphoid Fossa | Reduce Helix Rim & Auricle | Macrotia Earlobe Setback |
| Scapha Reduction Otoplasty |
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Otoplasty Ear Surgery |
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