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Is It Possible To Fix An Overcorrected Otoplasty Surgery From 16 Years Ago?

asked 1 year ago by Superman88 in Norway
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 494 times
Tags: 10 years post-op, candidate, overcorrection, revision

When i was about 7 i did otoplasty on my ears so they did not stick out! The problem is that they are now completely into my head, very flat and a little deformed! There is no clearens from the "earbone" to the outer part! I can form my ear to be perfect with my hand! I was wondering if its possible to re operate so the ears are more bended more out and also so they are not so flat? Is it possible to do something with this? Im 23 years old now

4 answers to Is It Possible To Fix An Overcorrected Otoplasty Surgery From 16 Years Ago?

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Otoplasty revision

This is a good question that addresses an unusual problem (recurrence of ear prominence is more common). it is a good sign that you are able to “form the ear to be perfect” with your hand. This suggests that the ear is malleable and conducive to surgical correction using techniques of stitch removal and/or cartilage work. It is in your best interest to be seen by a well-trained/experienced plastic surgeon for direct examination and advice. Best wishes. more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Secondary Otoplasty

There are times where overcorrection occurs. Depending on that particular patient and the amount of overcorrection, it is often possible to correct the overcorrection. There are several ways to do this. Which technique is used is dependent on what is found at the time of surgery. Often releasing the sutures holding the cartilage together is enough. Sometimes repositioning cartilage or even taking cartilage grafts can be used.
Jonathan Berman, MD

Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon

www.drberman.com

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Reversal Otoplasty Requires Cartilage Grafts

Correction of an overfolded or overcorrected otoplasty from many years ago is not as simple as the first operation which created it. While releasing the antihelical fold sutures will work in the first month after an otoplasty, that time has long passed. It is scar tissue now that holds the folded cartilage in place. The scar tissue and the fold of the ear can be released through your old incisions on the back of the ear, but the key to success is how to hold them apart as they heal.... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Ear pinning reversal

This is NOT a common request, therefore it is not a surgery that is done frequently. The options are 1: remove the sutures that were put in the original surgery. There are sutures to create the antihelix and sutures from the ear to the mastoid. Also try to remove all the scar that is present. If the anti helix does not open then a cartilage graft can be put to open the antihelix. If the ear is too close to the head then a cartilagegraft can push the ear forward. more
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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