I think both of my ears were developing a telephone ear deformity after otoplasty. Any thoughts on how it looks? (Photo)

Your right about the asymmetry. Without seeing a front view, it's hard to know which ear over/ undercorrected. I agree with Dr. Putman that "pinning" the prominent ear and adding a strut to project the overly corrected ear would likely be the best option. Although it is probably easy for you to...

Judging from these pictures, there appears to be some assymetry, but it is very early after your procedure.  We don't know if cartilage was resected  or sutures were used to deproject your ears. At any rate, this also can be related to the dressing compression. I would definetly...

Unfortunately, a torn ear or earlobe heals, but leaves a split that needs to be repaired by freshening the edges of the split and repairing the skin and cartilage in layers.  Fortunately the surgery can be done in the office under local anesthesia.

Some people's ears swell more than others after otoplasty surgery. 5 days postoperative is too soon to judge your final result insofar as swelling goes, but your ears should appear closer to your head. Consider re-asking your question with photos. There is a video below of one of our beautiful...

If the pain goes away after you take off your band, maybe it is too tight and a somewhat looser band that still supports your ears would suffice.  Ask your surgeon for input.

   No dressings, compression garments or headbands should ever be tightly applied over recently operated areas. The headband essentially serves the purpose of protecting the ear from accidental bumps, and to remind the wearer to be careful and considerate of the recently operated area....