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How Noticeable Are the Scars After an Otoplasty procedure?
I want a permanent fix for my "dumbo ears" (big and sticking out) because I'm sick of wearing hats to cover them up and it seems like otoplasty surgery is my only option...but I am afraid I'll end up more self-conscious about my ears if there are scars there plus everyone will know I had ear surgery. What I want to know is - Where do they cut into you during ear surgery and are the scars really noticeable?
Scars and otoplasty
Typically scars are placed in the fold between your scalp and ears. Scars are permanent but it is unusual to be able to see this scar unless you fold the ear forward. In the immediate post-op period you may have swelling and bruising that may give away that you've had a correction but after that resolves it should be very difficult to tell that you've had an otoplasty. I hope this helps. Steven Williams, MD
