I am booked for a bilateral surgery in a few weeks time and have spoken to my doctor about the procedure. I am worried that my earlobes will still protrude after the surgery although he has said they won't, but I cant see how removing cartilage from the ear will pull my earlobes in. Does this sort of surgery normally involve bringing the earlobes in and if so how?
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October 15, 2014
Answer: Can #earlobes be pinned back during #otoplasty surgery?
Your questions can’t be answered without seeing photos of your ears. Generally, it can be said that the final assessment of your ears is first possible 3 months after the operation at the earliest, but 6 months would be better still. A complete symmetry of the ears is the exception; a slight a...
Yes, the conchal bowl setback maneuver can cause your external ear canal to narrow. There are ways to address this issue if recognized during surgery. However, the problem with your hearing may be as simple as some blood lodged in your ear canal from the surgery or a build up of wax...
