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Actually, you have accessory cartilage in front of the ear, which is pretty simple to remove. It will probably cost about $750, assuming it is just the one side.
Costs will vary considerably across states and even in the same area. You are probably looking at a range of $500 to $1500 depending on the area you live and whether it is on both sides or just the one. Insurance may be able to reimburse or cover a portion of the procedure.
This is a congenital branchial cyst. May be covered by insurance. Call a Craniofacial plastic surgeon in your area for consultation.
Your scar looks great for two weeks. It would be much too early to consider any sort of scar treatment. It appears as though this will heal nicely, however it is never a bad idea to meet with your surgeon to discuss scar management techniques such as massage to improve the final appearance.
Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for y...
It really depends on the amount of correction required and the technique utilized. I have used both monofilament and braided suture. From your view point, it's best to find a surgeon who is familiar with the various techniques available and can explain to you why his/her...
Thank you for your pictures. I think your result is excellent. I the view that you are getting about your right is because the right ear is a little higher than your left ear.
Typically for my otoplasty patients they have a surgical bandage for 3-4 days. Then a hand band is worn for four weeks 23 hours a day. The most common issue with otoplasty is relapse. The head band helps reduce this outcome.
There are ways of adding tissue to your ear, but they are usually used for reconstruction after something like cancer surgery. For purely cosmetic reasons, it would be hard to make them larger and have it look natural. I advise you not to pursue it.
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