how long should it take for otoplasty procedure to completely heal? (Photo)

There are a number of factors that could account for the asymmetry between the two ears -- soft tissue removal during the cholesteatoma procedures, scar formation, and cartilage excision, to name a few.  Photographs are crucial, as well as consultation in person with an experienced surgeon...

It usually takes about three months to fully heal from an otoplasty surgery. Since you had your surgery over seven months ago, I would say it's completely safe to wear a helmet without worrying about adverse affects to your ears.

Unless you develop keloids or hypertrophic scarring, this will all smooth and flatten out over time. Be patient.

It is a good idea, especially when sleeping to help protect the ears from being bent or otherwise traumatized. Different surgeons advise differing amounts of time but it seems most would recommend at least 2-4 weeks.

HalloFb123. It’s not clear in the photo whether it really is skin necrosis or a blood blister. If it’s the latter, then it doesn’t require any special treatment as blood blisters under the skin always disappear by themselves. If it should be skin necrosis, then I’d recommend you applying Diproge...

Hidef protocols can help with keloid and hypertrophic scars on the face and body. Surgery is often not needed if lasers are introduced.  In our office, we combine treatments starting with topical pre-conditioning of the scars with Plato's Scar Serum for hypertrophy and Melarase PM for ...