What is this extra piece of cartilage in one ear? (Photo)

Thank you for your question regarding options for improving your ear symmetry and appearance.  The left ear which has come back forward can be improved with replacing the internal ear sutures, and possibly softening the cartilage so that the ear does not come forward again.     For the righ...

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can playing rugby and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

This is a very difficult problem to remedy. A surgeon might consider removing the permanent sutures to alleviate the pain. The two risks of doing this are that you might have no improvement in your pain (or possibly worsening) and your ears might re-protrude after suture removal. I hope this...

Revision of otoplasty is not unusual. Various techniques are available to modify results. Results may improve with prolonged use of compression.Please use this information when consulting in person with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.

Medical cyano-acrylate or tapes can hold back the ears. Care must be taken not to damage the skin.Please consult in person with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon prior to making treatment decisions.

At this point in the healing process, this swelling could be normal, but a doctor can confirm this by palpation and/or needle aspiration. I would recommend going back to the doctor ASAP for confirmation.