My newborn right ear appeared to be bigger, with lobe length 0.4cm longer than the left ear at week 8. Before that, they appeared similar sizes. Is there any solution to treat this without surgery involved? Why such happened as both parents' ears are okay? If surgery needed, what is the medical op surgery name for such? How much it costs? Can earwell moulding tool cure this without surgery?
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The goal of an otoplasty procedure is for a harmonious improvement of the projection and shape of the ear. This includes the earlobe. The earlobe can easily be set back at the same time as the rest of the otoplasty procedure.
Your questions can’t be answered without seeing photos of your ears. Generally, it can be said that the final assessment of your ears is first possible 3 months after the operation at the earliest, but 6 months would be better still. A complete symmetry of the ears is the exception; a slight a...
Yes, the conchal bowl setback maneuver can cause your external ear canal to narrow. There are ways to address this issue if recognized during surgery. However, the problem with your hearing may be as simple as some blood lodged in your ear canal from the surgery or a build up of wax...