Hello, I had otoplasty for the first time 7 years ago and I recently had a revision two weeks ago because I felt like the tops of my ears still stuck out. I went to a different surgeon for the revision and he was really nice and aimed to correct this for me. After having the surgery I was shown the results and was initially happy with them. However, two weeks on I feel like they have sprung back to their original position before having the revision and I feel it was a waste of money. The surgeon also said at the time of having the surgery that they were as perfect as he could get them, so I'm just wondering are there limits on what this surgery can achieve? I understand my ears need to take time to heal but I don't think they are going to get any better and the tops of them still stick out more than I would like them to. Thank you for any advice
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August 4, 2014
Answer: Ears have gone back to original after 2 weeks
It depends on whether you were operated on with one of the traditional methods or with the stitch method. If you were operated on with one of the traditional methods and not too much cartilage was removed, then a further operation is possible. If you were operated on with the stitch method,...
Very difficult to judge your result from the photographs that you have submitted. If you do have a telephone type deformity it does not appear bad. There may be a little flare of the upper portion of the ear.
Your right about the asymmetry. Without seeing a front view, it's hard to know which ear over/ undercorrected. I agree with Dr. Putman that "pinning" the prominent ear and adding a strut to project the overly corrected ear would likely be the best option. Although it is probably easy for you to...