It has never been right, especially the left ear, the top bends over and looks different to the right side. It is a deep regret I ever had it done as my ears were not suitable being too big on the upper half. Is there anything that can be done? I am reluctant to let anyone do anything on them.
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August 3, 2016
Answer: I had an ear correction 10 years ago, with one correction after. Is there anything that can be done?
Your congenital ear deformity is relatively rare. It is a combination of an underdeveloped helical fold and the presence of a Darwin's Tubercle (the pointy thing on the border of the ear). Typically, the ANTI-helical fold fails to develop and is easily corrected with Otoplasty surgery. Your...
Otoplastywould greatly improve the asymmetry of the prominent ears (left greater thanright). It is important that the ears be positioned in a natural position, notflattened.
It is always wise to follow the instructions of your plastic surgeon. I usually tell my patients to refrain from swimming of any kind for several weeks after this surgery. This is because of the danger of infection contracted in the pool, ocean or even bathtub water. It is always best to be...