I just underwent bilateral Otoplasty 5 days ago... One of the ears were slightly over corrected which the doctor mentioned to me before leaving. I can live with some asymmetry as I was not seeking perfection but improvement. The main concern I am having deals with the Conchal bowl. Each ear seems like it was folded and stitched on the bowl section which has resulted in these huge folds that run down close to my ear drum, they are still fairly swollen and now I have three mayor folds in the ear which looks deformed. I am very concerned to say the least....any input would be appreciated. thank you!
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April 23, 2010
Answer: You should address your concerns with your Otoplasty surgeon as soon as possible.
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...
Otoplasty is considered an elective, cosmetic procedure that is not medically necessary. Therefore, it would be highly unlikely that Medicaid would provide any coverage for the procedure.
I perform earlobe reduction surgery quite frequently. The procedure is performed with local anesthesia (lidocaine) in the office and takes about 45 minutes per ear. There are two possible techniques:
1. Edge excision: This is the usual procedure. It involves drawing a line exactly marking th...