Hello, 4 months ago I had a otoplasty and the surgery wasn't really successful. There is around 8mm difference between my right and left ears. My surgeon told me that he could fix that with Earfold and I was wondering if that's a common practice. I couldn't find any information about Earfold after otoplasty.
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June 2, 2017
Answer: Revision otoplasty is sometimes needed due to asymmetry, healing, or cartilage memory
Thanks for sending in your photos. The swelling and redness in your ears after 3 weeks is probably normal. If you feel pain and there is drainage, then an infection is worrisome. Avoid manipulating your ears like wearing headphones, a tight hat, or constantly wearing and removing glasses or...
Assuming that you had your otoplasty surgery performed by a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with vast experience in Otoplasty Surgery-you may want to return for a follow-up appointment with your surgeon. Otoplasty surgery may sometimes take 12 to 18 months to completely settle following ...
Otoplasty surgery is a great operation which serves to set back the ears. In most cases, one of two (sometimes both) maneuvers serves to set back the prominent ears:
1. Set back of a prominent "concha" cartilage utilizing permanent sutures may be very helpful.
2. Development of a "anti...