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Bad Otopalsty
By wishing12 on 14 Jan 2012
Hi, I did recently otoplasty which is correct deformation in left ear and correct the helix shape in right ear, but after month in helix of the right ear their bump and it very notice, when i asked my surgeon he said that will finish or he will do other surgery which he does not recommended. i feel he but the cartage in wrong way which create this bump and when i feel lit its very hard and come from inside to outside making the skin too white or different color than other area . i am confused which i do, do i have to see another surgeon and see what he will decide, and if i wait the bump will effect in the top of my ear? please i need a good advise. thanks
hi wishing12 - thank you for sharing and I'm sorry you're seeing unsatisfactory results. Are you uncomfortable going back to your doctor to have a follow-up discussion? I suppose if you are, the best answer will be to see another surgeon.
I'll inquire from doctors I know to find out who they regard as an authority in Otoplasty. Stay tuned...
I was referred to Dr. Randy Waldman in Lexington, KY by a well regarded surgeon in Florida. Here's what Randy responded with based on my request for a national expert in Otoplasty:
I doubt there have been any major changes or developments in this procedure. I do around 15-20 a year and I think that may be a lot....but I use the same Mustarde and conchal set back approach that I have used for the past 30 years....does that make me an expert? I am sure you have just as much expertise in this procedure however!
where are you located? that may help in providing you with suggestions
Thanks Tom