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I have been born without complete antihelixes. The half inch I have feels as though its scraping through my skin.Any suggestion?

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FarrahT17Jun 9, 2015

I am 17 and I was born without complete antihelixes, and ive thought that they could possibly still develop but they haven't. I have lately been having a lot of trouble with my ears although I have got an otoplasty review next month. I just want to know why it could be happening or what causes it.

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Nelson Castillo, MD

Thank you for your question.  Unfortunately it is difficult to determine without a photograph or physical exam, but since your symptoms changed between the second and third days after surgery, I would speak with your surgeon about your concerns, so that you can be seen and evaluated to make...

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Frank P. Fechner, MD

Objectively, the prominence of your ears are within the limits of normal. In addition, you are much less than convinced that your ears are a bother to you. Therefore, I would recommend not to do the ear surgery. 

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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...

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Adam J. Oppenheimer, MD, FACS

Should be safe to dye your hair 2 months after otoplasty. If you are doing it yourself, you are particularly safe. If you are having it done, it would be best for your stylist to know that you had recent ear surgery and to be particularly gentile. Always best as well to double check with your...

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Jeffrey A. Sweat, MD

My best suggestion would be to return to your surgeon so he or she can take a look and make sure there isn't an infection that needs to be treated by opening the incision or starting you on antibiotics.  If you are unable to see your surgeon the perhaps you could see your family doctor or...

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