| There are people who are born with ears that stick | | | | shape of the former otoplasty patients' faces. In |
| out too far from their heads. Having ears that | | | | particular focus on the ones who are most similar to |
| protrude can cause a child to become the source of | | | | yours. Mention this point to the doctor. |
| ridicule and embarrassment. | | | | The closer the face shape and features are to yours |
| An otoplasty is a surgical procedure that can fix this | | | | the more similar will be the results you can expect. |
| problem and return the ears to a normal state that is | | | | Of course it also helps to focus on those who are |
| comparable to other people's. This procedure is most | | | | the same gender as you because the bone structure |
| often performed on young children but it can be | | | | will have more in common with yours. |
| performed on teenagers and adults alike. | | | | Timeliness is relevant as well. Find out when the |
| When you first meet with the plastic surgeon for | | | | pictures were taken and how often the plastic |
| your consultation you will be shown a series of | | | | surgeon has performed this procedure. Bear in mind |
| before and after pictures taken of other patients. | | | | that methods of performing surgery have shown |
| These patients have given their permission for their | | | | improvements over the years. For that reason a |
| pictures to be taken and shown to future patients. | | | | photo taken two years ago would be more valuable |
| These photos are very important for you to see the | | | | to you than one taken 20 years ago. If the images |
| transformation that has taken place. | | | | are old then ask to see more recent ones. |
| The photos bear witness to the work of the doctor | | | | Scarring is an element of all types of medical |
| and therefore you should not just glance at them | | | | procedures, be they plastic surgery or other types. |
| quickly but should instead study them carefully and | | | | However you are looking for a surgeon who can give |
| notice how the otoplasty went for other individuals. | | | | your ears the most natural look possible and also |
| As you look at the other people ask questions that | | | | scars that can be hidden whenever possible. |
| come to your mind. Some physicians may have | | | | Ask to see photos from all angles to get the full |
| photos that show the look of the ear after six or | | | | view. Look at photos of an otoplasty from the front |
| eight days following the procedure. Pay close | | | | view, side view and back. Look to see what degree |
| attention! | | | | of scarring the individual sustained. The more pics you |
| When looking at the physician's photographs here are | | | | can evaluate the more confident you will feel in |
| some things to consider. First of all, take note of the | | | | terms of having the operation yourself. |