I'm 16, and for the past 3 years most of the day I've been wearing a computer headset, and I've noticed my ears are pushed back more than they were before, my right one noticeably more than the left. If I stop using the headset will they go back to normal, and after how long? Thanks
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The most common ear growth after an otoplasty in a caucasian patient would be a simple Epidermal Inclusion Cyst (EIC). They tend to change a bit with time and if squeezed extrude an often fowl smelling white cheesy material. They are easily removed and rarely recur. The other issue as...
Unfortunately, there is no oral, topical or injectable treatment that will remedy a 13 year old injury. Surgery is the only option to improve the appearance of a mature cauliflower ear. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
There have been no long term studies of incisionless otoplasty so it is impossible to tell how effective it is. It is not well accepted in the plastic surgery community. The traditional otoplasty procedure involves an incision approximately ½ inch long behind the ears giving a very ...