Sleeping with travel pillow, 12 days post otoplasty. Advice?

There is a couple of ways to weaken the cartilage, making the chances of the ear sticking back out and it involves use of an instrument called "otobrader" which is a small metal rod with a barb. You can also do an open technique and make small cuts on the side to bend the cartilage and...

After 6 months this may or may not change particularly if the cartilages were shaved or sculpted to change the contours.  As your surgeon again about the details of the surgery and it never hurts to get second opinions.  Revisions do happen but be patient.  I have revised 4 of my own patients in...

4 days post-op is still very early in the recovery process.  The ears are often compressed against the head from the dressing alone.  Give it some time, especially after you are not wearing the headband anymore. Certainly express your concerns to your surgeon as well....

Otobrading is one of several "tools" in the toolkit that surgeons can use in otoplasty to reshape the cartilage. The otobrader can help overcome "memory" in the cartilage to allow it to be bent/reshaped more easily. Often it's combined with sutures and other maneuvers. It really is a question ...

Revision surgery of any kind can be challenging due to scar tissue that develops. Every situation is different, but I usually advise that my patients wait at least 6-12 months before considering a revision. Otoplasty is a surgical technique used to correct prominent and/or asymmetric ears....

Good dayAnti-inflammatories can help but it is normal have swelling up to 3-4weeks postoperatively.  It is important to stay off your eyes,, sleeping on your back, sleeping upright, apply ice in the first weeks and keep them wrapped until your surgeon tells you to.  If you have any concerns p...