Enlarged scapha and underdeveloped anti-helical fold can result in an Elf looking ear.If a condition does not bother a patient then our "well meaning" friends or family should keep their opinions to themselves.Please use this information when consulting in person with an experienced Board...
Various techniques are available to modify the ear. Results may improve with prolonged use of compression. Downtime is one to two days if the patient is willing to return to work with a compressive bandage, scarf, bandana cap etc.Please use this information when consulting in person with Board...
There doesn't appear to be any infection but that can be hard to definitively diagnose with photos. Not sure what could have caused thinning of the tissue behind your ear. Many otoplasty surgeons will thin tissue on the back of the bowl of the ear to allow it to set back properly but very few...