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Otoplasty ears unnatural/ to close - Will they look naturally eventually? (photo)

niki4321Mar 15, 2019
10 days ago I had my ears pinned back. Unfortunately they don’t look I wanted to.. They are too close to my head, look unnatural.. Will they look naturally eventually? I need to wear headband for 5 more days at night only.. 2 first photo’s 10 days after surgery Last photo before

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Dr. Victor Manuel Agudelo, MD
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Answered on Jun 7, 2019
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Pedram Imani, FRACS, MS, MBBS (Hons)

In the first instance I would recommend seeing your surgeon.  This is called skin necrosis and is caused by excess pressure or tension on the cartilage.  Your self treatment is right, it will eventually heal but you have to make sure that you do not get an infection of the exposed cartilage.  ...

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Your ears should look pretty normal a week after surgery. If the rim doesn't improve, it is possible to correct, but would wait about 3 months to from surgery to give your ears every chance to improve withut additional surgery.

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Thank you for sharing your concern and pictures. I would address this issue with your PS, a small revision to the scar will be needed. 

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