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What should I describe about my ears?
Identify the part you mean: the upper edge, the overall position, one side compared with the other, or the lobe. Explain which view prompted your question. A concern visible in a front portrait may be difficult to see in a side photograph.
Write one sentence about the change you would like to discuss and one about details you want to preserve. This is a description of your preference, not a choice of technique. Ask the surgeon to explain what an examination shows and which part of your goal the proposed procedure addresses.
What information will the clinician need?
ASPS recommends being ready to discuss your goals, health conditions, allergies, medications and supplements, lifestyle factors and previous operations. It describes assessment, photographs, discussion of options and risks as parts of the consultation. Source: ASPS ear surgery consultation.
Bring an accurate list rather than relying on memory. If you have previous surgical records or unresolved questions, ask the clinic beforehand what it wants to see. Do not change prescribed medication simply to prepare for a cosmetic appointment; discuss it with the appropriate clinician.
How should I prepare photographs?
Use a front view and each side view with the ears visible. Move hair aside without pulling the ears, keep the head level and avoid filters. Label the views so a left-side concern is not confused with a mirrored selfie.
Do not compare a close phone image with a portrait taken from across the room. Keep a consistent distance and avoid crops that remove part of the ear. The aim is to explain what you notice, not to prove that a particular operation is required.
How do I discuss symmetry and expectations?
Ask the surgeon to distinguish differences present before treatment from the changes the plan aims to make. Clarify whether one ear or both would be treated and what limits to symmetry you should understand. Do not infer a guarantee from a gallery of selected outcomes.
| Question | What to record |
|---|---|
| Which area does the plan address? | Specific part of each ear |
| What will remain different? | Limits discussed by the surgeon |
| How are concerns reviewed? | Appointment timing and contact route |
| What does the quote cover? | Treatment scope, follow-up and exclusions |
For a separate risk discussion, use the otoplasty safety questions. Ask for individual advice rather than converting a general checklist into a personal risk score.
Can an ear simulator choose the surgical plan?
No. A generated image can change an ear outline without representing cartilage, healing or surgical feasibility. Check whether the model also changed the hair, head angle or face width, because those changes can affect the apparent prominence of the ears.
Save the original and label any concept as AI. Bring it only as an illustration of a preference. The ear surgery overview and consultation checklist can help organize the remaining questions before you make a decision.
Continue with a focused checklist
Plan headbands, sleep and exercise after ear surgery. Take the questions that apply to your routine to the clinical appointment and keep the written answers with your plan.
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By PlastyAI editorial · Published . Written with AI assistance using the linked medical patient resources, checked October 28, 2026. General educational information, not personal medical advice. Not clinically reviewed. Send a correction.