Otoplasty Asymmetry: Can I Get Minor Adjustment, Revision

Dear Otoplasty patient from Auckland,
One the most common complications associated with Otoplasty is asymmetry. If your asymmetry has been present since your operation, this is under-correction. However, appearance of asymmetry one month after Otoplasty indicates a relapse. In any case correction can be made under local anesthesia with oral sedation. Good luck and good healing.
 

Revising the persistently prominent ear may certainly be possible in your case. An examination would allow for a better assessment of what would need to be done to correct the problem.

The cartilage in the ear has "memory".  It wants to move back to its original shape. That is why most of us try to file down the front of the cartilage when we do this operation.  In any case, our office tends to wait a few months before considering re-do surgery.  This allows the swelling to go down.  The scar also needs to set up.  It is difficult to comment on your particular case without before and after photos.  Do tell your plastic surgeon your concerns.  It is important that he knows...

This is an easy fix under local anesthesia.  It's simple and straight foward with minimal risk. I would recommend you discuss it with you surgeon.

Sincerely,

Dr Gartner

Differentiating between relapse and under correction is easily done by asking one question- were the ears initially symmetric. If they were, then it's a relapse, if not, then under correction.
Either way, since it has been 3 months, it is reasonable to undergo a revision at this point. Depending on what needs to be done, you may be able to have this done under local anesthesia. Good luck