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Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty at the Same Time: What to Know

Rhinoplasty and Otoplasty at the Same Time: What to Know

Rhinoplasty and otoplasty are two separate operations that surgeons frequently perform in a single session. One reshapes the nose. The…

Dr. Diane Alexander

September 4, 2026

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Ear Pinning Scars, Pain and Risks: Is Otoplasty Safe?

Ear Pinning Scars, Pain and Risks: Is Otoplasty Safe?

Otoplasty is one of the safest operations in facial plastic surgery. It is not a procedure without risk, though, and…

Dr. Diane Alexander

September 3, 2026

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Otoplasty Surgery Before and After: How to Read Results

Otoplasty Surgery Before and After: How to Read Results

Otoplasty before and after photos are the most useful thing you can study before ear pinning surgery. They are also…

Dr. Diane Alexander

September 2, 2026

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Ear Pinning Surgery: How Otoplasty Reshapes the Ear

Ear Pinning Surgery: How Otoplasty Reshapes the Ear

Ear pinning surgery reshapes the cartilage of the outer ear so that ears sitting away from the head rest closer…

Dr. Diane Alexander

September 1, 2026

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Ear Pinning at Any Age: Who Qualifies and When to Consider

Ear Pinning at Any Age: Who Qualifies and When to Consider

One of the most common questions about otoplasty is timing: when is the right age for ear pinning surgery? The…

Dr. Diane Alexander

August 10, 2026

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Non-Surgical Ear Pinning: How Tape, Clips, and Incisionless Otoplasty Works

Non-Surgical Ear Pinning: How Tape, Clips, and Incisionless Otoplasty Works

Non-surgical options like ear tape, clips, and incisionless techniques are widely marketed as easy ways to pin ears back without…

Dr. Diane Alexander

August 7, 2026

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From Pinning to Pointing: Types of Cosmetic Ear Surgery Explained

From Pinning to Pointing: Types of Cosmetic Ear Surgery Explained

Cosmetic ear surgery is not a single operation but a whole family of procedures, from ear pinning for protruding ears…

Dr. Diane Alexander

August 6, 2026

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What to Expect After Otoplasty? A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide

What to Expect After Otoplasty? A Week-by-Week Recovery Guide

Recovery after otoplasty is generally smooth and well understood. Knowing what to expect at each stage, from the bulky dressing…

Dr. Diane Alexander

August 5, 2026

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What Is Otoplasty? Everything You Need to Know About Ear Pinning Surgery

What Is Otoplasty? Everything You Need to Know About Ear Pinning Surgery

Otoplasty, often called ear pinning surgery, is a safe and well-established way to reshape ears that stick out so they…

Dr. Diane Alexander

August 4, 2026

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Prominent Ears: Surgical and Non-Surgical Ways to Fix Ears That Stick Out

Prominent Ears: Surgical and Non-Surgical Ways to Fix Ears That Stick Out

Ears that stick out are one of the most common and most treatable cosmetic concerns. They cause no pain and…

Dr. Diane Alexander

July 24, 2026

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