If I don't wear a headband would that impact how much they protrude?

It is possible to have the superior portion of your ears set back further, however, otoplasty revisions can be challenging. In addition, you want to have a natural appearing result.  Ears should not sit too close to one's head. You need to weigh the risks and benefits of pursuing such a...

At 4 months after surgery, your ears should be strong enough to resist pulling and bending if your recovery was normal.  

But you're still well within what is normal.  Otoplasty doesn't change the tilt and there really isn't any operation that does so if someone promises you that they can, please get it in writing.  As for the lack of a fold on your right, when glancing at your left and right ears, nothing jumps o...

The short answer is yes you can have this done under local anaesthesia. If you have private health insurance and the insurance company will cover you for the theater fee and the anaesthetist, I often recommend you have this done in an accredited operating theater environment and whilst you...

If your surgeon said that these sutures are dissolvable, they should have dissolved well before 7 months. I suggest you see your surgeon to make sure that they are in fact dissolvable.

6 weeks post op is still early....give things a chance to settle.  Definitely discuss your concerns with your surgeon as well. Good luck!