I am in to the clinic tomo for my post op review. will only be able to see a nurse as the surgeon don't see the patients for weeks if not months post op. The painkillers are still needed as my right ear is very sore and seems to be swelled much more than the left. The anti-helix is protruding way more then the helix in both ears and I am concerned about this along with the possible haematoma / Infection that might be behind my right ear. Please view my pics and give some insight. Thanks :)
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This could be swelling that could improve with time. It is possible that the procedure could have been less effective but I would wait to see how it looks after at least 3 months.
It depends on whether you were operated on with one of the traditional methods or with the stitch method. If you were operated on with one of the traditional methods and not too much cartilage was removed, then a further operation is possible. If you were operated on with the stitch method,...
Very difficult to judge your result from the photographs that you have submitted. If you do have a telephone type deformity it does not appear bad. There may be a little flare of the upper portion of the ear.