Hi, I had an ear pinning surgery 2 weeks ago. There was a slight overcorrection and I was told it would recoil after removal of stitches. It has barely recoiled. I read on here that there is a 2-3 mm recoil within a year and some suggested strategically massaging or pulling the ears. Can someone explain the details - how to massage? or when to start pulling and for how long etc.?
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December 8, 2014
Answer: Rebound after otoplasty/ear pinning surgery
If your ears stick out based on the view you have submitted yes conchal bowl reduction would be indicated because you have a well formed antihelical fold. If the ears do not stick out too much you need nothing.
THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE THE EARS APPEAR SMALLER IS TO HAVE THEM PINNED BACK. BUT THIS SOMETHING YOU MAY WANT TO SPEAK WITH THE SURGEON ABOUT AND WHAT THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE
Is not really possible. If done correctly and the healing is as expected, you can achieve your goals. If you're worried about failure, ask your surgeon for the revision policy and what costs you are looking at if you results relapse to what you started with. But this if very...
