hi, i had otoplasty, and then after a few months i realized the top of both my ears had split, can this be corrected with stitches? o what do i need to do? thanks indeed
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You have developed recurrence of the prominence of the ear, which can occur for a number of reasons. You will likely require a return to the operating room to correct the deformity. It is not uncommon to have some abnormal sensations after the otoplasty procedure. Hopefully the...
From the photo your ear appears to be bruised and swollen as expected at this early point in you recovery. I cannot rule out a collection of blood below the skin without examining the ear but from the photo that appears unlikely. The ear skin is delicate and bruises easily. It...
I agree with you that based on the photo, your left ear does look more prominent. A head band will temporarily help the left ear to sit closed to your head but this will be very short lived. The only permanent solution to "pin back" the left ear is an otoplasty procedure. This would re-create...