I recently had two premanat otoplasty sutures removed due to them becoming irritated from time to time. I had the otoplasty procedure done two years ago. I have read scar tissue forms and holds the ears in place after while more than the sutures. My questions are 1 what is the likely hood that my ear will return back to its position prior to the surgery. 2 if in fact it will, how long before I would be able to notice and would it be a gradual change or sudden change. (weeks vs months, years)
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Slight asymmetry is inherent with every
individual. Your ears should retain the position they were placed in,
however if you are unsatisfied with your otoplasty results, a revision might be
something to consider.
I would recommend not wearing your glasses after your otoplasty for as long as they cause you discomfort. Once the discomfort goes away, you should be able to wear them without a problem. Wearing them now should not cause a problem with your result, but I would avoid them if they are causing y...
Numbness and decreased sensation are common and expected around any incision, and after ear surgery; this numbness results from sensory nerves being disrupted, and a few weeks-months are required for these nerves to reconnect and function again. As the sensory nerves function again, you may ...
