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How to deal with anxiety after otoplasty?

pleasehelp111Oct 1, 2014
How to deal with anxiety after otoplasty. I had a plastic surgeon consultation for a darwian tubercle removal but doctor said an otoplasty can pin back the ear and it will not be notorious . Now i had th otoplasty procedure and i feel so anxious because there are so many side effects, and scares and the aches. therefore im very anxious. ""how can i deal with this depression / anxiety symptoms? "" . I fell like crazy. please help

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Francisco Canales, MD

Sorry to hear of your worries. At 2 days, it is way too early to predict your final result. There can be considerable relaxation in otoplasty, so your final result may not show for 3 to 6 months.  Hang in there and keep your plastic surgeon advised of all your concerns.  Best of luck...

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When the ears are asymmetric after an otoplasty, the shaping sutures generally need to be revised. If you have concerns with the appearance of the ears after your otoplasty, your surgeon would be the best person to speak with in regards to the asymmetry and postoperative treatment. Thank...

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