After Otoplasty is it possible that the bandage is not on tight enough and is it a problem if it is not tight enough?

It is difficult to tell if you are referring to macrotia, prominent ears, or a combination of both.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who regularly performs ear correction surgeries. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can...

10 days post op is much to early to truly evaluate the aesthetic success of your procedure.  The discrepancies which you are experiencing are most likely due to edema(swelling) which is expected.  I would suggest you wait at least 3 months to evaluate the architecture of your new ears....

Thank you for your question. I recommend that you follow your surgeon's instructions and not the advice of the internet. It does take approximately 1 year for scars to mature after surgery. In all likelihood, the ear skin will start to remodel and contract in about 6-8 weeks. It's only been...

An examination would be necessary to help make that determination. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Ear pinning is cosmetic, will not be covered by insurance, and may cost $3000 on the low end.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Otoplasty may cost $4000 on the low end.Find a board certified plastic surgeon who regularly performs ear correction surgeries. Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA