I was recommended to have incisionless otoplasty by one surgeon and recommended to have incision otoplasty by another surgeon. I am unsure of which procedure is best for my ears. My fear is that the incisionless otoplasty will not give me a desirable permanent look.
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October 15, 2021
Answer: Should I have incisionless otoplasty or the more traditional otoplasty with an incision? (Photos
My opinion, by watching the photos, is that it is still very early for you to decide to take them out.Your body will create a thin capsule around the clips. It will take up to a year for this to happen and you will get an extra layer of cover. The visibility of the clips will improve.If you...
It is still early after your procedure and there will be some swelling in the conchal bowl. You should wait about 2 weeks for this to settle. The earfold is fixed in terms of how far back it bends back the cartilage. I normally plan where the earfolds are placed with the...
Your left and right ears look relatively similar. For the most part, it is difficult for somebody to see both of your ears at the same time. I think you might benefit from leaving your ears alone. Hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph