Why did my dr put gauze in my ears after otoplasty?

It really depends on the amount of correction required and the technique utilized.  I have used both monofilament and braided suture.  From your view point, it's best to find a surgeon who is familiar with the various techniques available and can explain to you why his/her...

Nothing can be said about the final position of the ears just 2 weeks after an otoplasty. You should wait at least 3 months. It is well-known that patients want to have their ears pinned as symmetrically as possible. One should know, nevertheless, that normal non-protruding ears are rarely...

Whether a bandage must be worn after an otoplasty depends on the method of operation. With the traditional methods, it is usual to wear a bandage for one or 2 weeks. There are also surgeons who prescribe a bandage for 3 or 4 weeks.No bandage is necessary with the minimally invasive stitch method.

Yes this can be done. There are many options depending on what you are talking about. You can add cartilage to the ear and also skin. Pictures and a consultation would be the first thing to do.

I believe it is the moral obligation of the operating surgeon to see his/her patients post operatively, and be available should there be any potential risks and complications.The pictures posted and the fact there is reddness, increased pain few days after surgery points to the possibility of...

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.