My ears are very low on the side of my head and it tanks my confidence because it makes me feel like i look weird. The top of my ear barely can meet the level of my bottom eyelid. I am trying to figure out if there is some way to make them appear more textbook and higher on the head. I know otoplasty can pin protruding ears back and reshape them to a certain extent. I would like to find out if there is some way to change the tilt and shape of the verticality of the ear.
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Answer: Changing vertical position of ears, not possible.
It is possible to reduce the prominence of your antihelix in a revision surgery. It would be a good idea to return to your surgeon to discuss your concerns.
There’s no reason that you can’t enjoy a few social drinks right up until the point of your surgery. However, red wine may increase your risk of bleeding, and you should avoid that for at least a week before the surgery. After the surgery, as you may be taking some strong pain medication it’...
We are not familiar with a non-surgical otoplasty, however, based on your narrative, you appear to have had sutures placed. We can see that there is an area of swelling behind your ear that has a propensity to turn red. You may indeed have chronic inflammation from a permanent suture and removal...