unilateral-otoplasty 2 months ago conchal setback. I didnt do enough research prior to surgery, and now realize that my ear needed work on the anithelical fold, conchal bowls were the same prior to surgery. I didnt know it before but my surgeon wasnt board certified in plastic surgery. Im looking for advice on who can repair the damage to my conchal bowl. What doctors specialize in this type of thing? Is this reversable? What should be used, MEDPOR or a graft? When can i have a revision?
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Cartilage regrowth is a controversial and exciting frontier in facial plastic surgery. Several studies have found regrowth of costal cartilage when remnants of cartilage are placed back in the donor site. This has also been described in septoplasty surgery for the nose. In...
An earlobe reduction is a stand along procedure without needing to perform an otoplasty. The earlobe reduction can be performed under local anesthesia and costs approximately $1,475 to do both ears. Earlobe reductions typically take approximately a half an hour to perform.
You are correct that it is too early to judge the final results of your surgery. Thank you for posting the photos as they are helpful and still show some swelling and contraction. This will soften in time and the mildly redundant skin fold that is noticeable in front with redrape. I would...