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Upon reviewing your photo, it seems that your left ear is positioned slightly bit lower than the right. Otoplasty surgery is this surgery to change the shape as well as the height of the years and it can improve your ear symmetry .
Thanks for your question. Height difference is common and is usually due to cranial base changes that happen in infancy. The reason why you are noticing the asymmetry in photos and not in a mirror, is because that image is flipped from what you are used to seeing normally in a mirror. That being said, height difference cannot be changed, only the size and shape of the ears. I hope this helps. If you have further questions, seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in ear reconstruction. Good luck!
Please be aware that every one of us is asymmetrical in all aspects of our body shapes. There is a tendency to focus this when we have two sides to our bodies, and as much as we hope each side is the same in size as the other we can clearly see that this is not the case. Don't worry about this and consult with a local Plastic Surgeon if you have any further concerns.Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon
It’s still quite early on in your recovery so you may notice some contour irregularities. It is common for these irregularities to appear along the incision lines. As your recovery progresses, these will most likely go away.
Ear size, like every body part, varies from person to person. I think your ears look normal. They are not prominent and have a natural contour.
Suture extrusion is a rare complication but still one of the common reasons for the need to revise or at least do a touch up following an otoplasty procedure. Sometime it can be advantageous if the touch up can be delayed, allowing more time for healing of the cartilage in the new position and...
Make a follow-up appointment with your plastic surgeon. There are many revisions that can be done if necessary. Overall, the position of the ear to the head is the most important. Discuss this with your plastic surgeon. Good luck!
Recurrent keloids of the ear can be a challenging issue. There are numerous modalities that may need to be applied in addition to excision to prevent them from coming back. I have had patients that required multiple rounds of radiation or other agents such as 5-FU injections to prevent...
If you have concerns about asymmetry of your ears after otoplasty, please discuss with your surgeon. If your surgeon does not perform revision otoplasty please consult a board certified facial plastic surgeon who has vast experience in otoplasty surgeon. I perform both...