Hello Doctors! Firstly I just want to thank you for taking the time to read my concern and address it. I am a 17 year old male ( 18 in august ) who is undergoing both of these procedures in September, shortly after my birthday. I want to do them both at once. Are their any increased risks associated with this choice? Are their any increased benefits? Anything else noteworthy you wish to add is also greatly appreciated. Again, thank you very much!
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January 22, 2019
Answer: Otoplasty and Rhinoplasty during same surgery
The degree of change and angle can be changed after otoplasty surgery. Speak about your aesthetic concerns with a knowledgeable otoplasty surgeon.
From a healing standpoint, I usually say that you get 60% healing the first 6 weeks, and 90% the first 6 months. At 5 months you have through most of the healing. Removal of the sutures could cause some of the ear to relapse and become less corrected and may improve your results. But if not, you...
Thanks for the question. 85% of the ear development is completed at the age of 3 and 93% at the age of 10. Because of that, this process can be carried out in the preschool period without the child having a social trauma. I wish you all the best.