Otoplasty can cause stenosis of the ear canal? (photos)

October 1, 2014
Asked By:pleasehelp111 in Lake Worth, FL

I ha an otoplasty 1.5 month ago and I feel my hearing is little weird. I would like to know which otoplasty suture technique is the one that can cause stenosis of the ear canal. 1) The setback sutures on the conchal cartilage? or 2) the setback sutures on the concho-mastoid ?

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October 2, 2014

Answer: Ear Stenosis after Otoplasty

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October 2, 2014

Answer: Ear Stenosis after Otoplasty

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October 2, 2014

Answer: Suturing your concha backwards to decrease ear prominence, may result in narrowing of your ear canal.

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October 2, 2014

Answer: Suturing your concha backwards to decrease ear prominence, may result in narrowing of your ear canal.

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October 20, 2014

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