4 months after surgery I still have stitches. Is this a botched procedure? (Photo)

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing discomfort with your ears after your otoplasty surgery. It's not uncommon to have some stiffness and discomfort after surgery, but a year post-surgery, you may want to consult with your surgeon to evaluate your symptoms. It's possible that scar tissue...

A closer and preferably an in person exam could figure out how the earlobes were dealt with and how to correct. To me it looks like the earlobe was rolled up and then attached to the cheek.

You could have an earlobe reduction with possible pinning the ear back if necessary but it’s really not that noticeable. If you’d like to be seen by my office, feel free to reach out. Smith Plastic Surgery 702-838-2455

It's possible that the stiffness and protrusion in the area above your earlobes could be due to scar tissue or undissolved sutures from your otoplasty procedure. While it's important to consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon to determine the specific cause and best course of treatment...

It would be difficult to give you good answer based on these photos. Revision otoplasty may sometimes be very difficult to perform. In person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, expert in otoplasty, is recommended. Good luck.

First, discuss this further with your surgeon to see if they can find any reason why you would be experiencing this. If they are of no help, see another otoplasty surgeon. If there is nothing that can be found, then seek consultation with a neurologist who deals with chronic peripheral pain...