Many websites says Otoplasty recovery is fast and in a few weeks ears are back to normal That is a FALSE statement. Just the scars takes about 12 months to heal not sure about the depper tissues. Thats why is not advisale to any revision at this time. What is the real time recovery for otoplasty? 100 % heal and without discomfor at all? 6 months , 1 year, 2 year?
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January 31, 2015
Answer: Otoplasty Recovery; How long it takes for the ears to feel completely (100 %) normal after otoplasty?
Although it sounds mild, what you have is technically called an "ear deformity." As my colleague already stated, it's unlikely that an ear deformity can be remediated without surgery, as the cartilage must be adjusted. While more flexible than bone, cartilage is still very resistant to remolding...
Best to follow up with your surgeon to evaluate your symptoms and see what can be done to help you. Depending on how many sutures were inserted and the degree of pre existing ear deformity will likely dictate your degree of recurrent protrusion of your ears.