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Can Ear Surgeries Be Revised?

I had my ears pinned. The ears are not pinned the same amount, and one is pinned back too far. Is this a procedure that can be "reversed" at least a bit?

Michael

Asked 36 months ago by mbalta in tucson, az

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Revision otoplasty

An otoplasty can be revised to correct asymmetry or under correction but it is advisable to wait for the residual swellng to go down before anticipating the need for such surgery. A revision can be performed under local anesthesia in the office.

Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Reversing an otoplasty

Reversing an otoplasty can be challenging and difficult to predict. However, if this is a concern, the wound can be explored and possibly reversed.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Reversing ear surgery

It is possible to reverse slightly the ear that is pinned too much although it is a challenging procedure. It might be easier to pin the other ear back further. Conservative measures if your are not too far out can help the ear that is pinned back too much as well. I hope this information helps.

Scott Trimas, MD

Jacksonville Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, revision Otoplasty is possible

Revision otoplasty is possible. I would recommend seeing your surgeon to get his opinion on your result. If you have any concerns after this visit seek a second opinion. I often tell patient's "Breasts are like sisters, they look alike, but are not identical". This goes for ears as well. Warmest Regrards, Dr. Pippin.

Gregory Pippin, MD

New Orleans Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision Otoplasty

Revision otoplasty is certainly possible. The actual procedure done will determine what can be modified. If cartilage has been cut or removed, then revision may be limited or impossible. Seek a second opinion by an experienced surgeon and bring a copy of your operative report for him to review.

Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon

ASPS

Otoplasty revision

Otoplasty surgery can be revised. However, you must weigh the benefits of redoing the surgery with the risks. IIf the difference is greater than 1 - 2 millimeters, you may wish to consider a revision. You will need to accept that the ears will not be precisely the same.

Kris M. Reddy, MD

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS

Revising asymmetric ears after otoplasty

Yes, your ears can be revised after otoplasty. Otoplasty is a surgery of millimeters. A difference of more than 3 mm between the 2 ears will be noticed by the human eye. If your ears were symmetric after your surgery, and now they are not, it is possible that a suture failed early in the healing process so you lost some correction on one side. It is usually just a matter of replacing this suture in order to correct the problem. This can be done once the... more

Minas Constantinides, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ear reshpaping can be revised

Reshaping the ear is a complex process and depending on the healing final results may not meet patient expectations. The procedure can be revised as appropriate. Quite often you will "lose" some of the correction over time and many surgeons over correct slightly to account for this. Consult with your original surgeon and discuss whether a revision is appropriate.

Robert Mounsey, MD

Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon

Can Otoplasty Be Revised?

The answer is - probably. You should first allow adequate time to completely heal following your otoplasty procedure. This means waiting up to 6-9 months before making a final judgement regarding the outcome. It is not unusual for the ears to heal in an asymmetric manner. This can be explained by many factors, including degree of asymmetry before the procedure as well as bleeding or swelling on one side more than the other. Eventually much of the asymmetry noted during the first few... more

John M. Hilinski, MD

San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision of otoplasty

It is possible to perform a revision of otoplasty if there is an imbalance between the ears after the initial surgery. Your best bet is to allow the healing process to complete and to consider it a revision otoplasty only 8 to 10 months after your initial surgery. Discuss with your surgeon if you would like to change the shape of the ear, the position of the ear, the distance between the ear and your scalp, or the shape and position of the ear lobe.

B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Revising otoplasty

Revision of otoplasty is possible but not always easy. The most common type of revision is for minor asymmetries. Ears that are pulled too tight against the head may require use of skin grafts to correct.

Sam Naficy, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision otoplasty is possible

A revision otoplasty surgery is possible. The exact procedure is dependent on what was done at your first setting. The goal may be to replace the sutures which were used. In some cases at the initial setting, tissue was removed and must be replaced. I would suggest visiting a facial plastic surgeon with otoplasty or ear reconstruction experience for optimal results.

D.J. Verret, MD

Dallas Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes, an otoplasty can be revised

Yes, an otoplasty can be revised. A surgeon could release the amount of pinch on one ear in effort make it look symmetrical to your other ear.

William Portuese, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Ear surgeries can be revised

If one ear is pinned back to far you can revise it to make it so it matches with the other side. In terms of the approach to reverse this it would depend on how the pinning was done. If the pinning was largely due to curling of the antihelix then you may need to release the curl and the scarring that is maintaining that will need to be released. Additional sutures may be needed to recreate or set the curl to the desired amount. If the excessive pinning is due to the conchal setback then... more

Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon

All surgeries can be revised

The question when seeking a revision surgery is whether it is likely to end up with a better result than the original surgery. Revision surgery should not be considered unless there is a strong likelihood that your appearance will be improved.

Richard Gentile, MD

Cleveland Facial Plastic Surgeon

Very possible to revise ear surgeries

There are several different techniques of Otoplasty or "ear pinning". Even the ones that aggressively cut the ear cartilage may be a candidate for correction. It is important for everyone to understand that there will not be exact symmetry. To begin with, one ear may be higher/lower, larger/smaller, or just way differently shaped than the other ear. On top of that, it is nearly impossible to get the sizes, distances, and angles perfectly equal from one ear to the other. Partly... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

ASAPS ASPS

Otoplasty results cannot be reversed, but improved

Hi, Michael, Sounds like you had otoplasty. The procedure cannot be reversed, but your results can probably be improved and made more symmetric to make you happy with the final outcome. I would recommend discussing it with your surgeon first, and see what he or she says. Many times the surgeon will be happy to do an adjustment for you, frequently at no or minimal charge.

Stella Desyatnikova, MD

Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon

Yes it is possible to have ear surgery revision

The ear can be set out by adding tissue or removing sutures that hold the rim back, depending on what the problem is. This is usually done under local anesthesia. As with all revision plastic surgery, make sure you see a surgeon with a great deal of experience.