I am 3 weeks post op. What is wrong with my ears? Is my otoplasty a failed surgery? (photo)

You should ask your surgeon, as each surgeon has their own post-op recommendations. However, in my opinion, I would think it’s a little too early at this point. You should wait at least a couple of months for the ears to strengthen before doing anything that involves bending or touching the ears.

I see the area of concern.  Even through you may be frustrated with your surgeon, I do recommend following up with him or her.  Be clear about what you don't like and see if your surgeon can offer you an improvement. In my practice, I want to know all patient concerns and do everything I can to...

Ear surgery can change the shape of the ears for aesthetic purposes, but it cannot make them so strong that they’re resistant to bending. Have you considered not sleeping on the one side, or sleeping on your back?

Hello Beautyyyispain,With an otoplasty there are various techniques.  The bumps you see behind your ear likely represent the sutures holding everything in the new position.  I would recommend you don't pull your ear forward as that risks damaging the sutures and allowing the ear to return to i...

This would depend on your surgeon, location and other factors. In Toronto where my practice is located, it’s usually about $900-2200.

I am sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing.  Although impossible to predict for sure, it is very likely that the involved area will heal  over the course of the next few weeks.  I would be most concerned about the darkest area (on the helical rim),  but you may be pleasa...