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Second Time Otoplasty

asked 1 year ago by Mert
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 363 times
Tags: asymmetry, 4 years post-op, revision, risk

Hello, I had an otoplasty 4 years ago. Unfortunately, my left ear is not pinned as equal as right ear so it really looks weird for me so I am not happy with the result. My real question is is there be a problem for me if I only got my left ear. I mean any risks for second operation on the exact spot? Because it really annoys me.. I am looking for your answers

7 answers to Second Time Otoplasty

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Second time otoplasty

Any procedure is a little tricker the second time around, but if you are happy with the result you got on your right side, there is certainly no reason not to limit the surgery to the side that has the problem.
James Nachbar, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Revisional Setback Otoplasty

Repeat or revisional otoplasty surgery can be successfully done on just one ear. It can be particularly successful if the problem is uncorrection (still protruding) as opposed to overcorrection (too close to the side of the head) which is a more difficult problem. The important question is to determine why it was not as successful the first time. There are a variety of reasons including not tying the cartilage sutures as tight during the procedure, sutures slipping/loosening after surgery or... more
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
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Revision otoplasty

Hi Mert. There is always risk involved with surgery. When a second procedure is performed on a previously-operated site, healing can be less predictable due to the scar tissue present at that site. If you find the appearance of one ear unsatisfactory, check with your surgeon to discuss his or her recommendations. If the appearance of the other ear is acceptable, revision surgery can be limited to the ear that concerns you. Good luck.
James M. Pearson, MD

Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision otoplasty or "ear pinning" can be done

Revision otoplasty should not be a problem- we do many otoplasties and have done a few primary cases where only one ear was deformed. The main issue is diagnosing what went wrong with the ear you do not like and planning the revision surgery. Ramtin Kassir, MD, NY/NJ Facial Plastic Surgeon
Ramtin Kassir, MD

New York Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Second Time Otoplasty

It should be OK to have the revision surgery and risks are similar to the first surgery but mostly is unevenful and patients heal very well.
Mohsen Tavoussi, MD, DO

Huntington Beach Facial Plastic Surgeon
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LIve Video Otoplasty Revision can be done on one ear and on an ear that has already been worked on before

LIve Video Otoplasty Revision can be done on one ear and on an ear that has already been worked on before. Going to someone experienced in otoplasty is helpful. You can do one side and this is not a problem. Working on the ear that has already been done before typically is okay. You would have to consult with a facial plastic surgeon to assess your situation. Pinning of the ear can be done superiorly at the antihelix and also in the concha depending on where you want the ear more... more
Philip Young, MD

Bellevue Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Revision Otoplasty Surgery

Revision on one ear should not be a problem. Yes, there may be more scar tissue from the first surgery but that can be addressed during the procedure. I perform revision otoplasty surgeries on many patients and if one ear has good placement but the other is causing the patient concerns, then we only work on the one side that the patient has concerns about.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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