My ears stick out a bit too but it doesnt change who I am, it doesnt change my confidence. I don't care what people think about me, if they want to judge me on what my ears look like they're obviously not someone I want in my life. I thought you looked gorgeous before and after the surgery. Just remember that.
Much different for women, who can easily cover their ears with longer hair. For us guys, if a man wants to shave his head, he has to deal with those "earitating" situations, lol.
Thanks for the vid. I grew up being made fun of for my ears and never had the chance to get them operated on. People dont understand the emotional toll it takes on a growing child being called names for body parts you cant control. Im 23 and they still stick with me today. Theres never a perfect time to do an operation like this so I found a surgeon who I liked and now will be getting my ears done at the end of March. Its costing 3000 with local anesthesia and it's going to be worth every dime that I'm paying. In the end theres no better investment to put your money into than yourself.
I had this surgery done about three years ago because my ears literally stuck out 90 degrees out of my head. It's amazing how much of a difference this surgery has made on my life and I highly recommend it. I just wish I would have had the surgery done a hell of a lot sooner.
I feel you, girl. Since I was little my family was always aware of my ears sticking out, for school I would use low ponytails and my father will ocasionally tell me when I turn 15 he will pay for my otoplasty (because I got the big ears from him so he should for what his done right? lol) but as a youger kid I didn't think about it that much. Then puberty came and it is the age everyone notices everything. My nose got bigger also my cheeks and my butt. And I don't know if they were always like this but I was more selfconcious of my ears, everyone else did too. I always wear my hair down and there is sometimes when I want to change my hairstyle but can't because the haircuts that would flatter my faceshape don't flatter my ears. I'm 15 and at this age you want for guys to look at you, to get notice and I can't really try different hairtyles like updos and that stuff because I'm too worried Dumbo comes out. People at my school would call me dumbo as a joke, sometimes I laugh and call myself that too. But sometimes I just feel bad you know? Especially since I live in a country with very high temperetures putting my hair up is always a need but my mind is always aware of my ears. My stepfather always tells me when I'm complaining about it that I gotta love myself the way I am and I do. I look at myself in the mirror and I say my ears aren't that big, nose is't that big, I'm pretty the way I am. But when I'm around people I feel all my flaws bigger. Maybe it's the teenage years and everyone goes through this idk. wow I wrote too much lol
+Anastasia Sarcos Hi Anastasia. Sorry I didn't respond until now. Thank you for your message. I was in your shoes. I know how you feel, because I felt the same way. My family and friends told me that my ears were "cute", and that they made me "me". But I couldn't help my insecurities. I am truly happy with my decision to get the surgery. It may not be the right decision for everyone, but I don't regret it at all! Sometimes I forget I even had the surgery or that my ears used to stick out... which is something I thought I'd worry about forever! I hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any questions or want to talk. Good luck!
Ive just had my ears pinned back( 3 weeks now ) by Dr Adrian Richards from the Aurora clinic in the Buckinghamshire UK. There was absolutely no pain at all , I drove there 3 hours from my house and drove back home. He glues the ears back after the operation with surgical glue so that keeps them in place. It lasts around 5 days you dont need bandages ,of course he recommends you leave the bandages on for a few days though, I took mine off after a few hours , what i did notice though was the bruising . They were purple and the first night was uncomfortable but not painfull , I managed with a few paracetamol every few hours. I checked out loads of Cosmetic Surgeons and found Dr Richards to be the best and Id Highly recommend him and this surgery.I watched Nat Fabs video loads of times and it really inspired me to get my ears done so thanks for a great video blog. No one has noticed my ears have been done but I feel 100 per cent more confident now , only wish I could have had them done years ago. Anybody thats thinking about Otoplasty just go for it beg or borrow the money you will not regret it.Thanks again Natalie .
When you lifted your hair up for the first time, my heart stopped. You're beautiful. I hate my ears just as much as you, (even thought nobody else does) and I am getting surgery very soon. I just wanted to say you looked beautiful before AND after the surgery. Hope I feel as awesome as you after I have had mine done :)
Hi! I love your new ears, they're soooo cute! I'm going to do it this year and I'm so excited. I'm 23 and only my brother made fun of my ears (also a cousin few times) and like few months ago I found out that some kids from the school knew that too, but never made fun of me.I hate summer because i can't get my hair up in a pony tail or something. Can't wait to get my ears done. You're gorgeous! Kisses from Romania
I`m 44 yr old male and I`ve been trying to get my ears operated on since I was like 10. I`ve been made fun of my ears all my life. The most hurtful one was my 6th grade teacher made fun of me in front of the class. We were talking about elephants and somehow he compared their ears to Dumbo`s and he looked at me, the whole class was laughing right at me. That really fucked me up mentally and emotionally. He eventually apologized but the damaged was done and pretty bad. My grades went down and my nervous system was a wreck from there on. I also was born with a deformity that kids made fun of too. I`ve been living all my life self conscious of my BIG ears and my deformity. Doctors cant do anything about my deformed fingers so I wanna get my ears done. Im happy for you.
Katie XGym I hope that teacher is in hell for what he did to me. You`re a very beautiful woman, wish I could find a woman like you, but I`m not in good mental health. I need to love myself first. I know that if I get this surgery that I will feel 50% better about myself. I forgot to mention that I also have a slight stutter, not a bad one I think my speech will improve too once i have the surgery. I also feel that my deformity wouldnt bother me as much either. I need this surgery and bad. I`m happy for you and remember that you are a beautiful and that you`re in control, not the guy. If he truly likes you he`ll deal with anything "imperfections" that you may have and treat you like a beautiful angel.
wow nice! congratz on the results -) and how many days after did they take out the stiches after surgery? i am planning to get mine soon, but i have work and i dont want alot of people to notice the swolen or the stiches area.
A year ago I wrote to you about doing it! And I finally did!! I am so happy I did it! It's only been a week and I have to wear this headband for a month, but I'm so glad to have went thru with it I wanted to let you know!
My swelling doesn't go down I'm hoping my surgeon will extend the stitches too. I won't meet with her for another 2 weeks after I go back on the 17th but I will keep you informed :) when are you getting your surgery touch up? Or do you have to wait a while?
Thank you for the response! The doctor I went to said that in his way, the otoplasty prodecure is being performed by strings (I don't really know how to call it) that stay in your ears and that's what keeping it pinned. She said that the auricle can grow back to its original form, and that's why these strings are there.
Thank you for replying to me :) during my recovery I am just noticing a lot of swelling at the tops of my ears. I'm only 3 days after my surgery so I know I have a long long road but I was curious to know if you had the same issue with swelling.
Nat is this like plastic surgery? Isn't an Otoplasty just like reshaping the ear. I'm considering doing it my ears stick out and my left one is bigger than my right one. Will they fix that for me so they're the same size?
Its been almost 2 and a half years.. how is your otoplasty so far? have u had to go through any revisions etc.. I'm considering doing it once i save up for it.
I am having my consultation tomorrow!!! What was the setting they did the surgery on? Like was it a the doctors office, a surgery room, or at a hospital, where was the procedure done?
I wore the headband for almost a week. My ears are STILL healing if you can believe it! But I was back to work after a week and a half and was fine. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!
Hi! Have you scheduled the surgery yet? My procedure was done in a regular doctor's office, but in a "special room" that was bigger and had more of an operating room feel - A dentist looking chair in the middle of the room, cabinets around the sides of the walls, etc. Nothing scary or anything.
Hello, You look really great, I am happy for you! May I know which Otoplastic technique has been used? Was your ear "cut" from front or back? I have had an otoplastic already but unfortunately the result is not satisfactory...
St an Hi there! Thanks for the comment! The incision was at the back of my ear. I'm sorry to hear about your surgery :( Have you considered getting a revision?
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that FREAKS me OUT!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have stayed awake if you would have tried or is it impossible? Haha. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
hey from the u.k..how long did u keep the bandages on 4 afterwards..im saving up slowly (£2400) for the op and countin down the dayz trust me...appreciate u postin the vid and luvin ur nu look girl :)
You are gorgeous regardless of your ears! Did you use permanent stitches? I want to to the surgery, but it cost in my area about $3500, quite expensive, though I am more worried about the feeling of a foreign object in my ear (hence the stitches).
You look awesome! What state/region did you get yours done in? I know price ranges vary widely from east to west, and also between different practices. Also, who did your procedure? They obviously did awesome and if other pople (including me) want to get it done, pointing us in the right direction would greatly help us to avoid hack-job surgeons that could over-charge us and/or maim people for life. Thanks!
I got my surgery yeasterday! And your video prepared me for what to expect &I am so happy I got the surgery even if it does hurt its definitely worth it I feel like my self esteem will be built up so much
This is a valid concern. The middle of my left ear is pinned a bit further back than my right one is, but it has improved since the surgery and I expect it to continue to improve. Good luck with your surgery!
Okay so, I had the same procedure about two weeks ago, the first one that you got. only I had total anesthesia, it lasted about three hours and I was able to go home the same day only a few hours later. the things is now, after my post op consultations, I think I have the same issue. a few days later after my surgery when i took all the bandages off, my ears were really pulled back to my head and i just felt like they were stuck to my skull. but then after wearing the headband during healing, which my doctor said that i could take it off for a few hours during the day, I felt like my ears like popped out a bit once again. I don't know if it's just me being extremely self conscious about it, again, or if it's really true. I don't need to tell you that I've been wanting this procedure for as long as i can remember, and having my ears finally pinned back and having my parents convinced by it as a dream come true. my question is, if I can contact you somehow and show you my before and after photos and tell me what's the next step for me? should i go forward with getting a second procedure or not?
Thanks for the video, it's so hard to find a good video about otoplasty! Do you still have the links for those other vids you were talking about? Thanks (:
Thank u for the clip I had my ears pinned back many years ago All good, quite happy with that I still have an interest in prominent ears Went to boarding school in the 80s Picked on, usual stuff and then accepted amongst my peers As soon as I started working and I could afford the bill I had my ears corrected
i cant wait to get these done...you look great! (before and a even more after :D ) i hope your results are long term. . Its funny how people think its just ears but they really make a huge difference in the structure of the face and even body... did you feel weird after the surgery?
Long did it take for your ears to go back to normal? Sorry that was suppose to be all one message ok thank you alot! Oh and how long did you wear your headband after surgery?
Please do an otoplasty update! I would love to hear about the healing process and how you feel about the overall experience looking back. Thanks girl! :)
This was the message i sent on Instagram: Hi Natalie, am one of your subscribers on youtube, i saw a video you posted about otoplasty so i subscribed to your vlog because that was so informative (Thank You). Now i wanted to ask, after your otoplasty can you still feel your ear? Like does it go numb? Do you have any inconvenience whatsoever? I'm asking because next month i'm having an otoplasty too and i'm a bit curious about this process. Please dont ignore me. Though i have assurances from the doctors but still i need to hear from you because you already had it and you know the feeling and experiences. Thank you. I'll be waiting for your reply.
ncrypt I didn't do much research... But you definitely should. Go online, or make phone calls to local plastic surgeons. Ask how experienced they are with Otoplasty, and see if they do free consultations (almost all of them do). Go in to a few of them and ask for before and after pictures of previous procedures. They should also explain the process to you and provide you with an estimate. Go with who makes you feel most comfortable!
You are not just pretty...you are a stunning beautiful girl!!! Thanks a lot for your video! I'm a 23 old (boy) and I wanna do the same surgery but I'm kinda scared from all of what you described and all the pain that someone suffer afterwards.. My ears are not that bad, they are quite small but they still stick out a bit. I really don't know what to do :(
Told me to come back in 2 weeks so by then it will have been 4 weeks since my surgery, the nurse i talked too said if it hasnt improved by 4 weeks they will photograph it and run it by the surgeon for my next appointment. Either way if I do get it touched up its going to have to be after my swelling has gone down :( really sucks I'm praying the area is just swollen and that's why it looks puffy and making the tip of my ear stick out :(. Jorti: how long did you wait before discussing a revision ?
I had the surgery done when I was 5 and don't remember much but left ear sticks out more than right one I don't know what to do whether to go for it again or just stay the same
ughh my ears are like this too! and so are my sisters lol they would call us all sorts of names...i want to get this procedure done aswell, i know it varies from place to place but how much did you pay for the procedure?
Hey! Well, I finally did it! The first thing I have to say: IT HURTS. I can tolerate pain at most times, but this is pretty severe to me. I have been given Aspirin and some other pain killers but none of them are actually helping me. I got the bandages out today and I'm currently wearing a headband that protects the ears. My question is - How long did it take until the pain was gone in your procedure? Also my ears are still kind of numb (I'm only two days after the surgery), did you have the same feeling? Thank you so much!
Hello! I'm not sure about salt water. I know my doctor didn't want me to get my ears completely wet for about 4-5 days. But I've also heard that salt water can help wounds heal, so I can't say for sure. Have you done any more research?
Im 17 and am getting this done this summer, im most worried about what people are calling the "telephone" ear. Its when the middle is really back and the lobe and top part are sticking out so it kind of looks like a phone or bowl. Have your ears healed up and look natural and not bowl-ish?
Hi, I'm interested in otoplasty. Would you share with me, the surgeon who performed your surgery, cost? The same surgeon for 1st surgery and revision? Thanks, Chris
You inspired me so much and made me realise its okay to have surgery to make yourself more confident so this morning I had my surgery to reconstruct my ears! in a lot of pain but I already feel amazing! Can't wait to see the end result! I chose to be awake and i had no medication for the surgery! Was really quick and easy!
Thank you so much! I took the bandage off on Monday for the first time and I was able to put my hair up in front of my family for the first time in 4 years :) I feel like a new person I'm so happy in my skin now!
hey im very self conscious of my ears and i was wondering how it effected your confidence. I also don't know how to ask my parents if I can get my ears pinned because I feel like it would be kinda embarrassing.
I had otoplasty but right ear still sticks out more than the right one. the doctor felt that a revision is needed so i will meet with him Tuesday to discuss. Do you think or do you know if i should have to pay for revision to fix them again? I don't think i should have to, also i am going to see if i can get surgery redone by the other surgeon there since he seemed like he did not want to accept that i was going to need it redone because he didn't get it right the first time.
Nat-Fab hi... first of all i know how its feels everybody be tellin' that your ears arent big, arent blablabla... but how much did it cost? And are you happy about it? U look very beautiful after the surgery
Oh god my surgery went amazing (4/4-13)! A couple of hours after the operation I had headaches and pain in my ears, but the painkiller really helped! I had bandages which covered my entire head for 12 days, now I'm just using a headband while I sleep and I'm really happy with the result! :D
im getting this too! my ears are horrible i hate them, since my hair is very thin i cant even put my hair ontop of it and cover it its horrible! do you need recovery? like can i still go to school?
Thank you :) I'm not familiar with "permanent stitches". My actually dissolved, although my surgeon did have to physically remove some of them about 2 weeks after surgery.
You look so great!!! I have ears that i've hated my entire life and it is on my list to get them done. Everyone says im crazy but it really messes with your self esteem. I wear my hair down all the time and one day i wont have to. Thanks for the video!!
I'm sure you already answered this question but I thought a read on a comment that you had your eats pinned a second time? Why and did they have to do that exact procedure twice?
My ears were super flat right after my surgery, but unfortunately they didn't heal that way. I guess it's pretty normal for your ears to come out again. My ears still look MUCH better than they did before surgery, but I wanted them practically flat to my head. It was my choice.
I like them before... cute to suck them I guess,,, now glued up, I would worry to play with them. Can you fold your ear normal now, or there is pain from a normal ear feeling?
Well it's day 4 and I still have pain, discomfort, swelling, and stiffness in my neck. I get a little dizzy when I turn my head and the back of my head feels so tight!! The bandages came off 2 days ago and I love the results, but the healing process is taking forever!!! Loved your video it was so helpful and HONEST :)
Good luck! It took about 3-5 days to feel normal (I didn't react well to the pain medication), and I was back to work in a week and a half. My ears took a total of about 3 months to heal completely.
I just had mine done 2 days ago, I guess I'm pretty lucky because I've barely felt any pain at all! Though I did feel a little nauseous from the medication, it wasn't anything too bad. When I woke up this morning it sort of felt like I had been wearing uncomfortable headphones for a few hours. For now I don't feel like I really need any painkillers. Everyone's experience is different, it may cause a lot of pain for some, or for some it may not even hurt that much at all. Haven't had any trouble sleeping either so far, and I hope it stays that way. (I paid about 2000$ for the both of them, took around 2-3 hours using different pinning methods)
Hi. I watched this vid along with lots of others to help me decide whether to go through with the procedure, which I ended up finally having pretty much 25 hours ago i'd say. Just before they bandaged me up I was a little worried how they are going to turn out as at the bottoms, the lobes, they still look very protruded which was my main concern anyway. Now I am wondering if I may have made a mistake.
So my surgery was $3500 under local (about 4 injections around each ear) I was fully awake and coukd hear every single scrape and cut done. The surgery was only 1 hour long but ad I mentioned before I will be doing a revision since the right ear still sticks out more than the left and the left top and bottom also stick out. My surgery is on April 18, I hope this time it comes out better, since healing and swelling can take up to 2 weeks to be 80% gone.
My ears stick out a bit too but it doesnt change who I am, it doesnt change my confidence. I don't care what people think about me, if they want to judge me on what my ears look like they're obviously not someone I want in my life. I thought you looked gorgeous before and after the surgery. Just remember that.
Much different for women, who can easily cover their ears with longer hair. For us guys, if a man wants to shave his head, he has to deal with those "earitating" situations, lol.
Vin D lol! I know. I definitely feel for you guys :/
Vin D true :( whe i get a haircut i look ugly af
Thanks for the vid. I grew up being made fun of for my ears and never had the chance to get them operated on. People dont understand the emotional toll it takes on a growing child being called names for body parts you cant control. Im 23 and they still stick with me today. Theres never a perfect time to do an operation like this so I found a surgeon who I liked and now will be getting my ears done at the end of March. Its costing 3000 with local anesthesia and it's going to be worth every dime that I'm paying. In the end theres no better investment to put your money into than yourself.
I had this surgery done about three years ago because my ears literally stuck out 90 degrees out of my head. It's amazing how much of a difference this surgery has made on my life and I highly recommend it. I just wish I would have had the surgery done a hell of a lot sooner.
zim0wnz Thanks for commenting. I feel the same way!
I got mine done two days ago. The first night was terrible, and painful. But I've seen the results now and I love them so much!
Hope you don't mind me asking but how much did it cost?
+Kay Love I live in CR so it was around a thousand dollars
Did they look separated first because of the swollen? Or no?
hey do you have instagram? i need to ask you some important questions, cause i'm planning on doing ear surgery pls answer @americacastro
I feel you, girl. Since I was little my family was always aware of my ears sticking out, for school I would use low ponytails and my father will ocasionally tell me when I turn 15 he will pay for my otoplasty (because I got the big ears from him so he should for what his done right? lol) but as a youger kid I didn't think about it that much. Then puberty came and it is the age everyone notices everything. My nose got bigger also my cheeks and my butt. And I don't know if they were always like this but I was more selfconcious of my ears, everyone else did too. I always wear my hair down and there is sometimes when I want to change my hairstyle but can't because the haircuts that would flatter my faceshape don't flatter my ears. I'm 15 and at this age you want for guys to look at you, to get notice and I can't really try different hairtyles like updos and that stuff because I'm too worried Dumbo comes out. People at my school would call me dumbo as a joke, sometimes I laugh and call myself that too. But sometimes I just feel bad you know? Especially since I live in a country with very high temperetures putting my hair up is always a need but my mind is always aware of my ears. My stepfather always tells me when I'm complaining about it that I gotta love myself the way I am and I do. I look at myself in the mirror and I say my ears aren't that big, nose is't that big, I'm pretty the way I am. But when I'm around people I feel all my flaws bigger. Maybe it's the teenage years and everyone goes through this idk. wow I wrote too much lol
+Anastasia Sarcos Hi Anastasia. Sorry I didn't respond until now. Thank you for your message. I was in your shoes. I know how you feel, because I felt the same way. My family and friends told me that my ears were "cute", and that they made me "me". But I couldn't help my insecurities. I am truly happy with my decision to get the surgery. It may not be the right decision for everyone, but I don't regret it at all! Sometimes I forget I even had the surgery or that my ears used to stick out... which is something I thought I'd worry about forever! I hope this helps you. Let me know if you have any questions or want to talk. Good luck!
Ive just had my ears pinned back( 3 weeks now ) by Dr Adrian Richards from the Aurora clinic in the Buckinghamshire UK. There was absolutely no pain at all , I drove there 3 hours from my house and drove back home. He glues the ears back after the operation with surgical glue so that keeps them in place. It lasts around 5 days you dont need bandages ,of course he recommends you leave the bandages on for a few days though, I took mine off after a few hours , what i did notice though was the bruising . They were purple and the first night was uncomfortable but not painfull , I managed with a few paracetamol every few hours. I checked out loads of Cosmetic Surgeons and found Dr Richards to be the best and Id Highly recommend him and this surgery.I watched Nat Fabs video loads of times and it really inspired me to get my ears done so thanks for a great video blog. No one has noticed my ears have been done but I feel 100 per cent more confident now , only wish I could have had them done years ago. Anybody thats thinking about Otoplasty just go for it beg or borrow the money you will not regret it.Thanks again Natalie .
When you lifted your hair up for the first time, my heart stopped. You're beautiful. I hate my ears just as much as you, (even thought nobody else does) and I am getting surgery very soon. I just wanted to say you looked beautiful before AND after the surgery. Hope I feel as awesome as you after I have had mine done :)
Alex Legret You are so sweet! Thank you :') I wish you the best of luck with your surgery!
Cheers. Pretty nervous, but it'll be worth it! Good video mate
Your ears look amazing! I'm thinking of having it done in October. How long was the procedure and how long did it take for them to fully heal? Xx
Hi! I love your new ears, they're soooo cute! I'm going to do it this year and I'm so excited. I'm 23 and only my brother made fun of my ears (also a cousin few times) and like few months ago I found out that some kids from the school knew that too, but never made fun of me.I hate summer because i can't get my hair up in a pony tail or something. Can't wait to get my ears done. You're gorgeous! Kisses from Romania
I`m 44 yr old male and I`ve been trying to get my ears operated on since I was like 10. I`ve been made fun of my ears all my life. The most hurtful one was my 6th grade teacher made fun of me in front of the class. We were talking about elephants and somehow he compared their ears to Dumbo`s and he looked at me, the whole class was laughing right at me. That really fucked me up mentally and emotionally. He eventually apologized but the damaged was done and pretty bad. My grades went down and my nervous system was a wreck from there on. I also was born with a deformity that kids made fun of too. I`ve been living all my life self conscious of my BIG ears and my deformity. Doctors cant do anything about my deformed fingers so I wanna get my ears done. Im happy for you.
I know how you feel. But that must of taken some nerve for them to say that!
Katie XGym I hope that teacher is in hell for what he did to me. You`re a very beautiful woman, wish I could find a woman like you, but I`m not in good mental health. I need to love myself first. I know that if I get this surgery that I will feel 50% better about myself. I forgot to mention that I also have a slight stutter, not a bad one I think my speech will improve too once i have the surgery. I also feel that my deformity wouldnt bother me as much either. I need this surgery and bad. I`m happy for you and remember that you are a beautiful and that you`re in control, not the guy. If he truly likes you he`ll deal with anything "imperfections" that you may have and treat you like a beautiful angel.
my ears have been taken the piss out of by a teacher aswell, it sucks :(
TurboFiFAx Through a lawsuit at him/her. That`s verbal abuse!
Hi Nat! Im seriously considering otoplasty and was curious why you needed a second surgery?
Thanks!! PS. You look GREAT!
wow nice! congratz on the results -) and how many days after did they take out the stiches after surgery? i am planning to get mine soon, but i have work and i dont want alot of people to notice the swolen or the stiches area.
A year ago I wrote to you about doing it! And I finally did!! I am so happy I did it! It's only been a week and I have to wear this headband for a month, but I'm so glad to have went thru with it I wanted to let you know!
hi I know its a kinda old video but where did you get your procedure done?? and how long did it take to be up and about after surgery?:) thanks
I am glad for you! I got mine done literally yesterday, and even though I have the bandages on, I already feel happier with myself and the way I look!
My swelling doesn't go down I'm hoping my surgeon will extend the stitches too. I won't meet with her for another 2 weeks after I go back on the 17th but I will keep you informed :) when are you getting your surgery touch up? Or do you have to wait a while?
Thank you for the response! The doctor I went to said that in his way, the otoplasty prodecure is being performed by strings (I don't really know how to call it) that stay in your ears and that's what keeping it pinned. She said that the auricle can grow back to its original form, and that's why these strings are there.
Thank you for replying to me :) during my recovery I am just noticing a lot of swelling at the tops of my ears. I'm only 3 days after my surgery so I know I have a long long road but I was curious to know if you had the same issue with swelling.
Nat is this like plastic surgery? Isn't an Otoplasty just like reshaping the ear. I'm considering doing it my ears stick out and my left one is bigger than my right one. Will they fix that for me so they're the same size?
Its been almost 2 and a half years.. how is your otoplasty so far? have u had to go through any revisions etc.. I'm considering doing it once i save up for it.
I am having my consultation tomorrow!!! What was the setting they did the surgery on? Like was it a the doctors office, a surgery room, or at a hospital, where was the procedure done?
Wow! You look beautiful! Your ears were not that bad before but after looks perfect!
Thank you so much!
I wore the headband for almost a week. My ears are STILL healing if you can believe it! But I was back to work after a week and a half and was fine. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!
Hi! Have you scheduled the surgery yet? My procedure was done in a regular doctor's office, but in a "special room" that was bigger and had more of an operating room feel - A dentist looking chair in the middle of the room, cabinets around the sides of the walls, etc. Nothing scary or anything.
You have a great personality!!! So nice to watch you talk!! Love the ears!!!
I appreciate this so much! Thank you :)
I am getting the same procedure soon and HATE needles. How much did the local anesthesia hurt? I have heard the pain from it is the worst pain ever.
Thank you so much for this video! I kid you not I am getting this done tomorrow and I was freaking out but this helped me!
Hello, You look really great, I am happy for you! May I know which Otoplastic technique has been used? Was your ear "cut" from front or back? I have had an otoplastic already but unfortunately the result is not satisfactory...
St an Hi there! Thanks for the comment! The incision was at the back of my ear. I'm sorry to hear about your surgery :( Have you considered getting a revision?
Thanks so much for posting this, girl! Very informative. I'm actually getting surgery soon, too. I am wondering if you could explain more about what it was like to get put to sleep? This is the part that FREAKS me OUT!! Like, what does it feel like? How do they do it? What does it feel like when they put the stuff in, like do you get sleepy or is more like wide awake to instantly out? Could you have stayed awake if you would have tried or is it impossible? Haha. Basically whatever you remember about that part would be helpful. Thanks so much!
hey from the u.k..how long did u keep the bandages on 4 afterwards..im saving up slowly (£2400) for the op and countin down the dayz trust me...appreciate u postin the vid and luvin ur nu look girl :)
Looks great!! Who is the doctor that did the surgery and where?
How long until all discomfort went away and you felt "normal"?! Also, how was sleeping, uncomfortable? And thanks for answering my previous questions!
You are gorgeous regardless of your ears! Did you use permanent stitches? I want to to the surgery, but it cost in my area about $3500, quite expensive, though I am more worried about the feeling of a foreign object in my ear (hence the stitches).
Thank you so much for this video, no one can ever relate to me and this completely did!
After the surgery, how long did you wait to go home? Did you stay at recovery for a few hours or did you leave rather quickly? Thanks in advanced! :)
I left directly after the surgery. I wasn't under anesthesia, though.
You look awesome!
What state/region did you get yours done in? I know price ranges vary widely from east to west, and also between different practices.
Also, who did your procedure? They obviously did awesome and if other pople (including me) want to get it done, pointing us in the right direction would greatly help us to avoid hack-job surgeons that could over-charge us and/or maim people for life.
Thanks!
Thank you! I'll make an updated one soon. Good luck to you!
When u called and made an appointment how long did u have to wait to the day of the operation?
I got my surgery yeasterday! And your video prepared me for what to expect &I am so happy I got the surgery even if it does hurt its definitely worth it I feel like my self esteem will be built up so much
This is a valid concern. The middle of my left ear is pinned a bit further back than my right one is, but it has improved since the surgery and I expect it to continue to improve. Good luck with your surgery!
Is the left ear still pinned more ??
I ve got the same situation and I am not happy about it ...
Hii pretty, small question : During the recovery can you wear earphones ?
Thank you xox
You look great! I’m looking into getting my ears done as well! I’m curious as to how much the procedure was? Thanks ;)
$3000. Thanks!
Thanks for watching Stacey! Don't worry, you'll be fine. It's all worth it once it's done! I hope everything goes well with your surgery :)
did u do local anesthesia :o? and how long did u have to keep that bandage headband thing on?? gratz btw!
Okay so, I had the same procedure about two weeks ago, the first one that you got. only I had total anesthesia, it lasted about three hours and I was able to go home the same day only a few hours later. the things is now, after my post op consultations, I think I have the same issue. a few days later after my surgery when i took all the bandages off, my ears were really pulled back to my head and i just felt like they were stuck to my skull. but then after wearing the headband during healing, which my doctor said that i could take it off for a few hours during the day, I felt like my ears like popped out a bit once again. I don't know if it's just me being extremely self conscious about it, again, or if it's really true. I don't need to tell you that I've been wanting this procedure for as long as i can remember, and having my ears finally pinned back and having my parents convinced by it as a dream come true. my question is, if I can contact you somehow and show you my before and after photos and tell me what's the next step for me? should i go forward with getting a second procedure or not?
Thanks for the video, it's so hard to find a good video about otoplasty! Do you still have the links for those other vids you were talking about? Thanks (:
You're so beautiful :) results are great! I plan to get the surgery soon .
Thinking about getting mine done pisses me off, but I tend to forget it. Will have to get it done soon
Nice talk. Are there any side effects that you are facing now??
Thank u for the clip
I had my ears pinned back many years ago
All good, quite happy with that
I still have an interest in prominent ears
Went to boarding school in the 80s
Picked on, usual stuff and then accepted amongst my peers
As soon as I started working and I could afford the bill
I had my ears corrected
i cant wait to get these done...you look great! (before and a even more after :D ) i hope your results are long term. . Its funny how people think its just ears but they really make a huge difference in the structure of the face and even body... did you feel weird after the surgery?
Long did it take for your ears to go back to normal? Sorry that was suppose to be all one message ok thank you alot! Oh and how long did you wear your headband after surgery?
Please do an otoplasty update! I would love to hear about the healing process and how you feel about the overall experience looking back. Thanks girl! :)
was it both ears? for $3000? how long was the procedure? and did it hurt? and sleeping was it uncomfortable?
This was the message i sent on Instagram:
Hi Natalie, am one of your subscribers on youtube, i saw a video you posted about otoplasty so i subscribed to your vlog because that was so informative (Thank You). Now i wanted to ask, after your otoplasty can you still feel your ear? Like does it go numb? Do you have any inconvenience whatsoever? I'm asking because next month i'm having an otoplasty too and i'm a bit curious about this process. Please dont ignore me. Though i have assurances from the doctors but still i need to hear from you because you already had it and you know the feeling and experiences. Thank you. I'll be waiting for your reply.
And thanks soooo much for all the info!! It's so helpful and makes me feel a bit better about it!
I'm considering otoplasty for my oversized earlobes and possibly to correct some cartilege scarring. How did you go about selecting a surgeon?
ncrypt I didn't do much research... But you definitely should. Go online, or make phone calls to local plastic surgeons. Ask how experienced they are with Otoplasty, and see if they do free consultations (almost all of them do). Go in to a few of them and ask for before and after pictures of previous procedures. They should also explain the process to you and provide you with an estimate. Go with who makes you feel most comfortable!
You are not just pretty...you are a stunning beautiful girl!!! Thanks a lot for your video! I'm a 23 old (boy) and I wanna do the same surgery but I'm kinda scared from all of what you described and all the pain that someone suffer afterwards.. My ears are not that bad, they are quite small but they still stick out a bit. I really don't know what to do :(
Told me to come back in 2 weeks so by then it will have been 4 weeks since my surgery, the nurse i talked too said if it hasnt improved by 4 weeks they will photograph it and run it by the surgeon for my next appointment. Either way if I do get it touched up its going to have to be after my swelling has gone down :( really sucks I'm praying the area is just swollen and that's why it looks puffy and making the tip of my ear stick out :(. Jorti: how long did you wait before discussing a revision ?
can you give me the information of the clinic and doctor that corrected it.. thank you
I really wanted to see what sort of bandages you have to wear after the operation.
How long after the operation did you see the final results??
I had the surgery done when I was 5 and don't remember much but left ear sticks out more than right one I don't know what to do whether to go for it again or just stay the same
ughh my ears are like this too! and so are my sisters lol they would call us all sorts of names...i want to get this procedure done aswell, i know it varies from place to place but how much did you pay for the procedure?
Hey! Well, I finally did it! The first thing I have to say: IT HURTS. I can tolerate pain at most times, but this is pretty severe to me. I have been given Aspirin and some other pain killers but none of them are actually helping me. I got the bandages out today and I'm currently wearing a headband that protects the ears. My question is - How long did it take until the pain was gone in your procedure? Also my ears are still kind of numb (I'm only two days after the surgery), did you have the same feeling?
Thank you so much!
Hi , if u don't mind, how long did the pain take to vanish?
Hello! I'm not sure about salt water. I know my doctor didn't want me to get my ears completely wet for about 4-5 days. But I've also heard that salt water can help wounds heal, so I can't say for sure. Have you done any more research?
And what anesthesia did u use; local or general? Thanks.
heya thank you so much for posting his video! i am getting the surgery done on monday and i am a little nervous for the recovery haha! x
Rebecca McGillin how are you ears now?
Did it hurt afterwards? I'm getting mine done in a week...
Im 17 and am getting this done this summer, im most worried about what people are calling the "telephone" ear. Its when the middle is really back and the lobe and top part are sticking out so it kind of looks like a phone or bowl. Have your ears healed up and look natural and not bowl-ish?
Do your ears still feel numb? Are you still happy with the resultsvafter Please make an updated video.
Thank you so so mutch for the video! I'm going to the docter monday and i hope i get the surgery soon
Hi,
I'm interested in otoplasty. Would you share with me, the surgeon who performed your surgery, cost? The same surgeon for 1st surgery and revision?
Thanks,
Chris
You inspired me so much and made me realise its okay to have surgery to make yourself more confident so this morning I had my surgery to reconstruct my ears! in a lot of pain but I already feel amazing! Can't wait to see the end result! I chose to be awake and i had no medication for the surgery! Was really quick and easy!
Sophie Averill That's awesome! I hope everything goes perfectly for you!
Thank you so much! I took the bandage off on Monday for the first time and I was able to put my hair up in front of my family for the first time in 4 years :) I feel like a new person I'm so happy in my skin now!
That's great! I wish I could have done mine sooner. Good luck!
hey im very self conscious of my ears and i was wondering how it effected your confidence. I also don't know how to ask my parents if I can get my ears pinned because I feel like it would be kinda embarrassing.
I had otoplasty but right ear still sticks out more than the right one. the doctor felt that a revision is needed so i will meet with him Tuesday to discuss. Do you think or do you know if i should have to pay for revision to fix them again? I don't think i should have to, also i am going to see if i can get surgery redone by the other surgeon there since he seemed like he did not want to accept that i was going to need it redone because he didn't get it right the first time.
Thank you for the video. Im hoping doing it on november. You look beautiful!
Nat-Fab hi... first of all i know how its feels everybody be tellin' that your ears arent big, arent blablabla... but how much did it cost?
And are you happy about it?
U look very beautiful after the surgery
AcerLegend Thank you. I'm very happy about the surgery. $3000.
2:12 This made me smile literally from ear to ear. your ears are cute! SUPER CUTE!
Oh god my surgery went amazing (4/4-13)! A couple of hours after the operation I had headaches and pain in my ears, but the painkiller really helped! I had bandages which covered my entire head for 12 days, now I'm just using a headband while I sleep and I'm really happy with the result! :D
Me and my twin sister have the same problem. Im the more "self-conscious" one, and I am looking into getting this done for us. Thank you
im getting this too! my ears are horrible i hate them, since my hair is very thin i cant even put my hair ontop of it and cover it its horrible! do you need recovery? like can i still go to school?
Thank you :) I'm not familiar with "permanent stitches". My actually dissolved, although my surgeon did have to physically remove some of them about 2 weeks after surgery.
You look so great!!! I have ears that i've hated my entire life and it is on my list to get them done. Everyone says im crazy but it really messes with your self esteem. I wear my hair down all the time and one day i wont have to. Thanks for the video!!
Hi, So which Company/Hospital and in which State did you have your Surgery?
Brandon, FL. Dr. Sheinbaum.
I'm sure you already answered this question but I thought a read on a comment that you had your eats pinned a second time? Why and did they have to do that exact procedure twice?
My ears were super flat right after my surgery, but unfortunately they didn't heal that way. I guess it's pretty normal for your ears to come out again. My ears still look MUCH better than they did before surgery, but I wanted them practically flat to my head. It was my choice.
I like them before... cute to suck them I guess,,, now glued up, I would worry to play with them. Can you fold your ear normal now, or there is pain from a normal ear feeling?
I'm so sorry for the late response. How are you healing?
Well it's day 4 and I still have pain, discomfort, swelling, and stiffness in my neck. I get a little dizzy when I turn my head and the back of my head feels so tight!! The bandages came off 2 days ago and I love the results, but the healing process is taking forever!!! Loved your video it was so helpful and HONEST :)
Good luck! It took about 3-5 days to feel normal (I didn't react well to the pain medication), and I was back to work in a week and a half. My ears took a total of about 3 months to heal completely.
I just had mine done 2 days ago, I guess I'm pretty lucky because I've barely felt any pain at all! Though I did feel a little nauseous from the medication, it wasn't anything too bad. When I woke up this morning it sort of felt like I had been wearing uncomfortable headphones for a few hours. For now I don't feel like I really need any painkillers. Everyone's experience is different, it may cause a lot of pain for some, or for some it may not even hurt that much at all. Haven't had any trouble sleeping either so far, and I hope it stays that way.
(I paid about 2000$ for the both of them, took around 2-3 hours using different pinning methods)
Jen B Thanks for sharing!
Ahhhh you're so sweet! Thank you for watching.
How's the headband look like?
:) I'm STILL healing. Behind the top of my ears still hurt a little.
It only took a few weeks for me to be 100% back to work/not complaining/etc.
So during the procedure, you experienced a lot of pain? Why did you vomit so much??
Hi. I watched this vid along with lots of others to help me decide whether to go through with the procedure, which I ended up finally having pretty much 25 hours ago i'd say. Just before they bandaged me up I was a little worried how they are going to turn out as at the bottoms, the lobes, they still look very protruded which was my main concern anyway. Now I am wondering if I may have made a mistake.
So my surgery was $3500 under local (about 4 injections around each ear) I was fully awake and coukd hear every single scrape and cut done. The surgery was only 1 hour long but ad I mentioned before I will be doing a revision since the right ear still sticks out more than the left and the left top and bottom also stick out. My surgery is on April 18, I hope this time it comes out better, since healing and swelling can take up to 2 weeks to be 80% gone.
The doctor numbed my ears with a few Novocain shots. I had to wear the headband for about a week. Thanks!