What are the symptoms of an upper lateral cartilage separation of the nose?

The short answer is that it is too early to tell.  It can take six months to a year for deep healing, so changes can occur over that period.  The shape of the ear on the frontal and lateral pictures reveal a natural look.  There are aesthetic norms in every type of cosmetic...

Ear surgery and otoplasty procedures can vary widely in cost and complexity. After an in-person exam to discuss your goals, a surgeon may be able to give you an idea of the costs involved. In your case, the procedure might be relatively straightforward, inexpensive, and performed under local...

Yes, the cost for otoplasty would be less if only one ear is being treated. You can learn more about otoplasty at my web reference link below.

Thank you for your question. It is hard to address your question without seeing photographs. There are different methods of otoplasty to address the helical rim. It would be best for you to schedule an in person consultation with a facial plastic surgeon, or surgeon who performs otoplasty to...

Thanks for your inquiry, elif18. Sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction on your otoplasty. Based on your photos, I think your ears look good. You’re still healing so you might not see the final results until a few more weeks. But if you’re not happy with how your ears look, you can go for rev...

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