Hi, I had an otoplasty on Tuesday, like 4 days from now, but the "swelling" behind my ears are not subsiding. They are soft, should I wait for it to go away, or is it smth serious? Thx
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Typically, otoplasty procedures slightly overcorrect ears because the ear will naturally migrate outward during the first several months to one year. Revision otoplasty is commonly performed in my practice -- however, I tend to wait a minimum of 8 months to 1 year prior to performing...
The final result can usually be seen after 3 months, regardless of whether you were operated on with the traditional or the stitch method. However, I’d recommend that it would be better to wait a further 3 months before posting photos again.
There are a number of factors that could account for the asymmetry between the two ears -- soft tissue removal during the cholesteatoma procedures, scar formation, and cartilage excision, to name a few. Photographs are crucial, as well as consultation in person with an experienced surgeon...