I just had my otoplasty done, but the doctor did not adjust my earlobes. I had a revision bi-lateral otoplasty with scar revision done a couple of weeks ago. The doctor told me after the surgery that he did not adjust the earlobe which is protruding out because of the old scar (keloid) over there.How long do I have to wait to get the protruding earlobes fixed and do I have to pay for it separately? Also, the top of my left ear is protruding out after the surgery. Can it be fixed with a simple incision or do I need to go for another complete revision? Thanks for your response.
January 11, 2010
Answer: Earlobe repair can be done at the same time as otoplasty. I can see no reason why and earlobe repair cannot be done at the same time as an otoplasty. These are simple operations. Revisions are occasionally indicated after any operation. If you need a revision of the otoplasty, I would deal with the earlobe at the same time. In my practice, patients are not charged an additional professional fee for revisions.
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January 11, 2010
Answer: Earlobe repair can be done at the same time as otoplasty. I can see no reason why and earlobe repair cannot be done at the same time as an otoplasty. These are simple operations. Revisions are occasionally indicated after any operation. If you need a revision of the otoplasty, I would deal with the earlobe at the same time. In my practice, patients are not charged an additional professional fee for revisions.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: Ear Lobe Reduction and surgery for prominent ears
Hi Rj_sink
Ear Lobes are often repaired or reduced in size after Facelift surgery and sometimes after Otoplasty
Ear lobes can be reduced or adjusted as soon as all of the swelling has resolved from the Otoplasty. This operation sometimes needs adjustments and revisions as you are experiencing. Ultimately, I find most patients are ultimately happy but it does sometimes require some patience (excuse the pun) on their part.
As far as cost the adjustment of top of the left ear would usually not cost additional surgeons fees but some OR and anesthesia fees may apply. I go over this with my patients ahead of time with this surgery since revisions are more commonly needed.
Ear lobe surgery is not usually part of the Otoplasty so some additional OR fees may apply. This is not a big operations so the surgeons fees should not be high. I do bilateral ear lobe repairs or reductions for $450 dollars.
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June 29, 2014
Answer: Ear Lobe Reduction and surgery for prominent ears
Hi Rj_sink
Ear Lobes are often repaired or reduced in size after Facelift surgery and sometimes after Otoplasty
Ear lobes can be reduced or adjusted as soon as all of the swelling has resolved from the Otoplasty. This operation sometimes needs adjustments and revisions as you are experiencing. Ultimately, I find most patients are ultimately happy but it does sometimes require some patience (excuse the pun) on their part.
As far as cost the adjustment of top of the left ear would usually not cost additional surgeons fees but some OR and anesthesia fees may apply. I go over this with my patients ahead of time with this surgery since revisions are more commonly needed.
Ear lobe surgery is not usually part of the Otoplasty so some additional OR fees may apply. This is not a big operations so the surgeons fees should not be high. I do bilateral ear lobe repairs or reductions for $450 dollars.
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