tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post4423457039063794603..comments2024-03-20T02:18:58.950-07:00Comments on Crazy Days and Nights: 7 Year Old Has Plastic Surgeryent lawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08658046190988387228noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-48052161343654765552011-04-26T22:16:22.501-07:002011-04-26T22:16:22.501-07:00A kid in my class had his ears pinned back in elem...A kid in my class had his ears pinned back in elementary school. I didn't think he necessarily needed it, but I didn't really see a big deal about it either. Somehow I just don't see pinning back ears as the same thing as say, a nose job. But that's just my perspective.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12561076547153053292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-57366651832310447022011-04-18T15:57:49.750-07:002011-04-18T15:57:49.750-07:00I would have given literally anything for this whe...I would have given literally anything for this when I was a kid. My ears completely stuck out and I was teased up until I got the procedure done at 23 (I was still getting teased in my 20's...people suck). <br /><br />My parents are anti-plastic surgery, so I had to save up and pay for it myself. Kids can be so cruel, I would agonize over trying to style my hair to cover them. I have never been happier in my entire life now that they're fixed! :)Smashersteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10358270493863437851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-25553035412348826642011-04-18T12:12:39.720-07:002011-04-18T12:12:39.720-07:00My ears were fixed when I was 14. The surgeon at ...My ears were fixed when I was 14. The surgeon at that time made my parents wait until I had hit puberty and the accompanying growth spurt. Mine were considered to be a birth defect and the surgery was covered by insurance. They stuck out straight off my head, and one was slightly misformed. I was bullied all through elementary school because of them, I couldn't hide them because they stuck out through my long hair. I was so relieved to be "normal" finally after the surgery, and I went and got my ears pierced!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411411424635722288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-91016926639604969222011-04-18T10:37:26.830-07:002011-04-18T10:37:26.830-07:00We had this done on our daughter when she was 8 ye...We had this done on our daughter when she was 8 years old. I was VERY nervous about it, and we agonized back & forth about doing it.After a lot of research, & a few consults with plastic surgeons, we felt confident it was the right decision.Kids now days have so many issues with self-esteem & body image, we thought it would save her some heartache later on. By the way, my daughter is now a very confident & poised 25 yr old young women, who is very thankful we did the procedure!!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08959524646477401355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-72117700183108250632011-04-18T07:27:47.002-07:002011-04-18T07:27:47.002-07:00My hubby had this surgery when he was 6 yrs old &a...My hubby had this surgery when he was 6 yrs old & that was back in the 60's. He was teased so bad it left his self-esteam at a low. He had the worst ears ever. Now they are adorable. When we went for the ultrasound for our baby, our main concern was the babies ears, and when our baby was born, that was the first thing we looked at ... they were normal.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03353335203167907623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-7516255305328448832011-04-17T20:46:51.205-07:002011-04-17T20:46:51.205-07:00There is no 'growing' into those ears. Lo...There is no 'growing' into those ears. Look at Prince Charles. They should have been pinned back in the 1960's for him. <br /><br />I would do it for my child too.PotPourrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734553255425155702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-1909824259506661232011-04-17T10:41:31.227-07:002011-04-17T10:41:31.227-07:00This thread is pretty interesting, honestly. I sti...This thread is pretty interesting, honestly. I still have a knee-jerk dislike of parents who openly discuss their children's supposed physical flaws. I guess I've had too many girlfriends with moms who say things like "now, do you REALLY think you should eat that cookie?" Ugh. I hate that. And I still think that the mother in this case is kind of a d-bag for discussing this on a news program, particularly if the kid is as shy as she claims.<br /> <br />But if this procedure is as routine as a tonsillectomy and makes the kid feel better about herself afterwards, then more power. And, to paraphrase some of you, it's not as if it's botox or a tit job. <br /><br />*I* sure as hell profited from years of orthodontic work. Ten years old, and I begged to just let my teeth buck on out, but now I'm SO glad that the decision was made to put some metal in my mouth.Murphy Brown 2020https://www.blogger.com/profile/13320405041881711286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-32712599782620335302011-04-16T17:21:10.756-07:002011-04-16T17:21:10.756-07:00Also - met a 14-mo old today, ears looked like tea...Also - met a 14-mo old today, ears looked like teacup handles. ADORABLE little child but this surgery would be ideal for her.<br /><br />Didn't mention it to her mom of course, Im not an a-hole.hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079334065276373438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-79496550981061650752011-04-16T17:18:41.756-07:002011-04-16T17:18:41.756-07:00I totally agree with this. It is a minor procedure...I totally agree with this. It is a minor procedure and well worthwhile for the long-term. If necessary, I would do it for my child in a heartbeat. <br /><br />That noted, my ears are already (genetically) pinned to my head, but I've seen the damage and would do it for my child in a second.hunterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14079334065276373438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-35328530578509339852011-04-16T10:53:17.859-07:002011-04-16T10:53:17.859-07:00This picture looks like one of those age enhanced ...This picture looks like one of those age enhanced photos for kidnapping/abduction victims, but anyway.<br /><br />I agree with everyone else who said this is not a big deal and pretty standard. Whoopdie doodle.Sue Ellen Mishkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05173194761001703210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-8419919370135611352011-04-16T08:17:02.892-07:002011-04-16T08:17:02.892-07:00My father in law went for surgery on a deviated se...My father in law went for surgery on a deviated septum when he was 13. The doctor suggested while he was under pinning back his ears. I see nothing wrong with that, it is the boob jobs parents give to their graduating seniors that are atrocious.lutefiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15353788038996844317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-12513136704819517152011-04-16T07:36:51.996-07:002011-04-16T07:36:51.996-07:00Was going to say this isnt plastic surgery but a c...Was going to say this isnt plastic surgery but a common fix but I see I was beat to it.Anotheramyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652217904227666139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-44316250701308148742011-04-16T03:33:20.007-07:002011-04-16T03:33:20.007-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17628467081612148193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-67594411014533249812011-04-16T01:43:19.922-07:002011-04-16T01:43:19.922-07:00Michelle - you must be talking about Judy. I know ...Michelle - you must be talking about Judy. I know her and she is a dead ringer for her father. No denying that lineage.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764456052644107246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-20433109595028498642011-04-15T23:35:38.968-07:002011-04-15T23:35:38.968-07:00One of my brothers had this exact same surgery at ...One of my brothers had this exact same surgery at six. The reason, he was tortured in school and made fun to the point he sobbed and begged not to go to school. My parents made the decision because his childhood was being ruined over a piece of missing cartilage in each ear. The surgery was under an hour and after surgery he became a really popular happy kid. Was my mom reluctant to do it, sure she was, but wanted to have a child who would remember a happy childhood not one filled with pain. Children can be horrifically cruel to each other and those are the scars that last a lifetime.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908252926088546311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-16434842752864058042011-04-15T23:12:30.798-07:002011-04-15T23:12:30.798-07:00Loretta Young had a secret baby with Clark Gable i...Loretta Young had a secret baby with Clark Gable in the 30's. The little girls ears stuck out exactly like Gables, so they had the kid's ears pinned. She still looked exactly like him. Been done for years.Glenn Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10861556168881782537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-73321551309249233922011-04-15T20:26:15.014-07:002011-04-15T20:26:15.014-07:00Jeez, it isn't as if she got breast implants o...Jeez, it isn't as if she got breast implants or lip fillers. I wouldn't go so far as to call it a deformity but her ears did stick out greatly and if it makes her feel better about herself and keeps other kids from teasing and bullying her, I see nothing wrong with it. I'd hate to read about some kid hanging him/herself because of relentless and malicious Face Book comments. Lighten up, Enty!Mangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247392048527757544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-71390665708515280202011-04-15T19:40:38.685-07:002011-04-15T19:40:38.685-07:00I chose to follow the argument "I will let my...I chose to follow the argument "I will let my daughter make those decisions" when the family Dr mentioned ear pinning at age 5. <br /><br />Now, as a teenager, she has exactly 1 yr to have the procedure paid for by healthcare & it isn't nearly as effective apparently. <br /><br />Get it done, and early!mygeorgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343273609909455083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-52463425910836602552011-04-15T19:03:59.627-07:002011-04-15T19:03:59.627-07:00I agree, the photos Enty put up with this story ar...I agree, the photos Enty put up with this story are not the photos of the girl in the GMA video. I watched the video, that poor child has already been teased and subject to rude questions/comments from complete strangers. I have no problem with this family's decision to have this surgery. I would also liken it to having a cleft pallet fixed or removing a large birthmark.ForSurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217558342248855346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-36683421305482321272011-04-15T18:52:20.237-07:002011-04-15T18:52:20.237-07:00I knew a lot of kids who had this done. It's s...I knew a lot of kids who had this done. It's such a simple procedure and I don't have a problem with it. In fact, I'm considering it now since my right ear is now kind of bent and sticking out from my hair. I'm self conscious of it and changed my hair part because of it.Ms.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14957484794921258068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-76352043977159329392011-04-15T18:23:49.041-07:002011-04-15T18:23:49.041-07:00Had this done age 9. No longer had to listen to ki...Had this done age 9. No longer had to listen to kids call me Dumbo. So that was nice. And I was young enough that I've pretty much forgotten I ever had the ear issue to begin with.<br /><br />And from what I remember, there's nothing dangerous about this surgery at all--they take extra material (cartilege?) from the earlobe and sew it behind the ear to hold it back.Brainy Piratehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11211854889809515154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-52007611474869855632011-04-15T17:28:15.532-07:002011-04-15T17:28:15.532-07:00What the hell kind of doctor does this on a 7yr ol...What the hell kind of doctor does this on a 7yr old? Don't they usually wait till you've stopped growing to do plastic surgery?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064067901671467485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-53656332546688768052011-04-15T16:18:34.259-07:002011-04-15T16:18:34.259-07:00I had my ears set back when I was 10, (I'm now...I had my ears set back when I was 10, (I'm now 39), was done regularly back then (I'm in Australia). Best thing my parents ever did for me.kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12352740155061891218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-12358080434679594932011-04-15T16:00:48.059-07:002011-04-15T16:00:48.059-07:00Didn't a couple of Victoria Secret "Angel...Didn't a couple of Victoria Secret "Angels" have this same procedure done?The Nightmare Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771181542407560118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37309174.post-62827125513858858202011-04-15T15:07:08.143-07:002011-04-15T15:07:08.143-07:00Look at the crap Prince Charles has had to take ab...Look at the crap Prince Charles has had to take about HIS ears all this time. I don't see a big deal about this especially if the kid wanted it. This wouldn't be the first time a parent has had their kid have some sort of operation on their appearance just to spare them some future abuse.Basilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05014551286645310230noreply@blogger.com