I got an earlobe reduction on Friday & Iam not happy my results one earlobe sticks out more than it did prior to surgery.. I went straight back in to see him as soon as I had a good look at my earlobes and he sort of laughed at me and told me that there was fluid in there from the local? I could clearly see they were completely uneven because one earlobe looked great whilst the other looked awful! I want to get this ear redone ASAP, I feel embarrassed to ask my surgeon because he laughed at me!
February 27, 2017
Answer: Wait for a few months First of all, congratulations on your otoplasty!
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February 27, 2017
Answer: Wait for a few months First of all, congratulations on your otoplasty!
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February 28, 2017
Answer: True results take months to see but... I often tell patients that the worst swelling/distortion is seen during the first 2-3 days, then 80% is gone by 2-3 weeks and 90% by 2-3 months. I imagine you have a follow up appointment in a week or two. I would bring up your concern and hopefully you can discuss/see that the lobe is more prominent and come up with a personalized plan. Sometimes surgeons' initial reaction (his laughing) can been (likely accurately) seen as insensitive, but I wouldn't read too much into it -- it's normal to bring it up in the future so try not to be embarrassed.
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February 28, 2017
Answer: True results take months to see but... I often tell patients that the worst swelling/distortion is seen during the first 2-3 days, then 80% is gone by 2-3 weeks and 90% by 2-3 months. I imagine you have a follow up appointment in a week or two. I would bring up your concern and hopefully you can discuss/see that the lobe is more prominent and come up with a personalized plan. Sometimes surgeons' initial reaction (his laughing) can been (likely accurately) seen as insensitive, but I wouldn't read too much into it -- it's normal to bring it up in the future so try not to be embarrassed.
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