Hello, 3 weeks ago, I had an otoplasty (ear pinning) surgery. I am mostly happy with the results, however I feel that my ears still protrude on top a bit. I would like opinions on my results so far. Will my ears flatten closer to my head once more swelling and bruising go down over time? I've attached before and after photos. The photo taken in the car is today, 3 weeks post surgery. The photos taken indoors was me before I had surgery.
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No ones facial features are completely symmetrical. From your photos it looks like the folds on your left side are a underdeveloped compared to your right. IF desired this is easily correctable with a daycare surgery under local anesthesia
I suggest you meet a qualified cosmetic plastic surgeon...
It looks like the top part of your ear is slightly flattened out. This gives your ears a larger appearance. Otoplasty can reshape your ears to make them look smaller and reduce the amount they protrude from your head.
Many thanks for your question. Rhinoplasty and otoplasty can be combined at the same procedure and still be a day case with no overnight stay as preferred. Often cartilage is harvested from the ear in certain types of rhinoplasty. Seek specialist assessment from a fully...