How can a helical rim be fixed if the cartilage is indented inward?

Assuming you had surgery performed by a Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with vast experience in Otoplasty surgery-you have nothing to worry about.  Swelling and bruising following otoplasty surgery distorts numerous ear components, and makes it very difficult to imagine what your final ...

Hello there,Thank you for your question.  If there is any trauma to the cartilage, I would expect at least 6 weeks of healing time but usually it takes approximately 3 months for the area to fully heal.  Hope this helps.All the best,Carlos Mata, MD, MBA, FACSBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Yes it is possible to shorten the length of ears that may seem too tall in vertical height.  This can be done surgically by removing a wedge of skin and cartilage.  Make sure you consult with an experienced and board certified facial plastic surgeon or plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns.  

Standard suture-otoplasty surgery has stood the test of time with natural looking and permanent results. We use 3 - 6 permanent nylon sutures to reshape your outstanding ear, and the skin incisions are hidden in the creases behind your ears. Downtime is minimal, and patient satisfaction has been...

There are many ways to perform a procedure but essentially the techniques of otoplasty have been tried and proven over many years. They require multiple point of anchorage, repositioning of cartilage and removal of skin. Ultimately, an ear piercing may exert some effect but unless you want 8...

Even if a suture is not currently causing an infection, if it is protruding, it means there is a connection from the skin to the inside.  cartilage is susceptible to infections, so I typically would recommend removing.  a slight bounce back of the ear is possible, but after six months, enough s...