okay so, i got my tragus (ear) pierced last week and I just got a call for my up coming otoplasty surgery next month. Should i Take out my ring? would the piercing effect the surgery?
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Thank you for this interesting otoplasty question.
The telephone deformity is caused by an overly tight setback of the central third of the ear, such that the upper ear and lower ear stick out more than the central portion. It is commonly seen soon after otoplasty, so it is...
Hi,
It's very unusual to have a visual cosmetic deformity from a conchal cartilage graft. Usually there may be a palpable defect but not a visual one. If you do have a visual deformity then taking conchal cartilage from the opposite ear may be the option.
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Dr.S.
To answer your question, yes otoplasty can selectively bring back the tops of your ears. Otoplasty is the name of the procedure where the ears are reshaped. There are different otoplasty techniques that treat different parts of the ears. The tops of the ears can be brought back, the entire...