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Should I Get an Otoplasty Revision, and How Soon Can I Get One? (photo)

ashleykeoJun 16, 2013
I had an otoplasty almost 7 weeks ago, and my ears still stick out farther then I want. One sticks out considerably more then the other. At the most it is 16-17 MM. Should I get a revision, and how soon could I get one? I am moving in less then two months so if I really have to wait 6 months I will have to find another doctor :(. If so what would be an average cost for a revision? Oh, and the first procedure was just to fix the upper ear fold. (Pics are all the right side as it is the farthest.)

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Dr. Philip Young, MD
Dr. Philip Young, MD
Board Certified Otolaryngologist
Answered on Jul 15, 2013
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Dr. Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS
Dr. Stephen Salerno, MBBS, FRACS
Specialist Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 29, 2013
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Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 18, 2013
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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Jun 18, 2013
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