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Ears that protrude can be a constant embarrassment for many sufferers,
who are often the subject
of much teasing from early school years onwards.
Men and women
who consider having surgery to rectify sticking out
ears
have usually tried every trick imaginable to attempt to
disguise their
problem. Some hairstyles can help to hide
protruding ears, or
lessen the effect, but this sometimes means
sporting a style
that is not the current fashion. For men who go
on to lose
their hair, or who have to wear their hair short and
cropped
for whatever reason, their ears cannot be hidden away,
which can make them very self-conscious.
For women, the problem can be just as distressing.
Long hairstyles are usually the most effective when try
to
cover up a large, jutting out ear, but variations on the
style,
such as ponytails and pinning up the hair for more
glamorous
occasions, tend to be out of the question.
For those affected by the problem of sticking out ears,
ear
reshaping surgery, otherwise known as an
Otoplasty, can
provide a quick and permanent solution.
By reshaping the
flexible cartilage behind the ear a
surgeon is able to manoeuvre it so
it lies closer to
the head, where it is stitched into place in its new
position.
During surgery, the area around the ear is
fully
anaesthetised. As the
surgeon works from behind
the head, there will be nothing for the patient to
feel or see
during the operation, and once
complete there will be
absolutely no outward
evidence that surgery has even taken place. |
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