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....