I recently had a otoplasty. The day after the surgery, my left ear kept bleeding, and the doctor stopped it using electrocautery. When the bandage came off, I noticed a mark in the frontal side of my ear. It looks like clotted blood now, but he only suggested using neosporin. What should I do?
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Therrtherr
There are several procedures to correct asymmetrical ears
We need to review photos to identify the problem(s).
Are your ears at different positions
Are they different sizes
Are the “anatomical subunits” different
photographs will be helpful to identify the problems
The photo you posted is low resolution, so I'm not completely certain that I'm seeing what you're describing. If you're seeing a vertical ridge from the top of the concha to the bottom, then I see your concern. Show this to your surgeon as soon as possible. This could be swelling, or a...
Don't apologize for your English, its better than my Russian!
It sounds like you are doing this surgery for yourself rather than to please somebody else. That's a good reason!
Symmetry is hard, and patients who seek surgery for fine refinements in symmetry may have expectations that are...