Seen from the side, my ears are much above eye level, which makes my face look odd. The bottom of my ears are also much above the base level of nose, when seen from the front. The upper tip of my ears are also much higher above the eye level, which makes my face look odd from the side. Is there any cosmetic plastic surgery to correct it? Can it be rectified without surgery? Please help.
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December 26, 2016
Answer: Ear Surgery | Otoplasty for "High Set" Ears
Non dissolving sutures are often used in otoplasty.It is not a great surprise therefore to see the stitch come out a few years later. In terms of the prominence, I don't believe the stitch was holding anything 7 years after surgery and is therefore very unlikely to be the cause of any new ...
Primary otoplasties are challenging enough, and revision otoplasty significantly more so. I believe in "less is more" in this situation. Releasing the previously placed sutures in hopes of relaxing the overcorrected appearance is a reasonable option. It is wise to consult with an...
It all depends on how you are healing as everyone’s healing process is different. I usually tell my patients that healing time for otoplasty can take between two weeks and three months, depending on what activities you are asking about. As far as wearing hats or bending moves I suggest c...
