I had my otoplasty about 2 years ago. My surgery went great and am happy with the results. But I keep getting recurrent inner ear infections with vertigo if my sinuses become congested at all. My first infection was a month after surgery with multiple infections the following year. I never had this issue prior to surgery. It has started to really impede my daily life. My ear gets sharp pains, fullness, muffled hearing, and severe vertigo when it happens. Is this something common that occurs?
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March 13, 2024
Answer: Recurrent inner ear infections may not be related to previous otoplasty surgery.
Otoplasty surgery is generally performed to reposition somebody's ears closer to their head. Based on your adult photos, you do not appear to have outstanding ears. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Dr Joseph
Since these red spots appeared on your ear, 1.5 years after Otoplasty surgery, it could just be a permanent suture that has come to the surface. This should be an easy fix, in the office. Please meet with a reputable facial plastic surgeon near to you so you could have this taken care of. I hope...