I got my cartilage pierced (double piercing) about 5 days ago. It bruised. Now it's swollen, red, sore and hot to touch! (Photo)

As you have already been operated on twice with the traditional method, I believe that there is only a little prospect of a third operation being expected to improve the disturbing changes on your ears.The reason is that the traditional methods produced scars that are holding the ear in the...

A little bit of bleeding following otoplasty is normal. However, what you describe seems to be more then what is typical. You should visit with the operating surgeon and have him take a look.

Thank you for your pictures.  There certainly is a contour deformity to the helix.  I would allow this area to heal and soften over the next 3-6 months and then re-evaluate.

 Pinning the ears back because they are prominent  is an otoplasty, and is considered cosmetic surgery that must be paid for by the patient themselves.  There is no medical necessity for insurance to pay for this.The procedure can be accomplished under local anesthesia, but it still needs to be...

Thank you for your inquiry.Without photos, it is not possible to provide you with a detailed answer.Nonetheless, the asymmetry of the ears it Is addressed through otoplasty.I encourage you to schedule a consultation with a well experienced surgeon who will provide you with the extensive details...

If one ear is protruding and big, it will appear smaller when it is pinned. A surgical reduction is then mostly unnecessary. With otoplasties today, you have the choice between the usual traditional methods and the minimally invasive stitch method.