Hi, every since I was born, one of my ears has a point part sticking out.Its not very big but I hate it. is this easily fixable? would this be local or general anaesthetic?
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Thank you for your question.Looks like you have been doing your homework. A conchal bowl setback is one component of an otoplasty. Most commonly the upper third of the helix protrudes and needs to be set back using permanent sutures in the cartilage. This can be performed through the same...
Edema (Swelling) is normal following ear surgery especially just a few weeks post operatively from an otoplasty and can in fact temporarily distort the ear. Expect several months to see the final shape.In the mean time, head elevation, low salt diet, bromelain, and perhaps a NSAID may all aid in...