I had surgery on September 1, 2023, but since then my ear is still sore, red, cartilage is sticking out and it's still peeling. By the way, I really don't like the result, my right ear looks like it's swollen in, I have cartilage sticking out of my left ear, my earlobe is sticking out, my two ears are not even the same, they are asymmetrical. I am very disappointed, as I was very bothered by my protruding ears, but if I had known that they would look like this after my surgery I would have refused a thousand percent, as I did not have protruding ears but ugly ears. My question is, could this be improved or is it reversible and a new operation would not help this condition and now I will have ears like this? Thank you very much in advance for your answers! (I have attached the pictures, even of my ear before the operation)
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I can see the asymmetry that you are referring to, however, you have a much more pleasing and natural looking ear appearance than you did before surgery. A revision to achieve several millimeters of setback may not be worth the risk and uncertainty involved. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Dr Joseph
If your goal is to reposition your ear closer to your head so they don't stick out as much, otoplasty surgery may be considered for setting back your Concha, and for creating an antihilical fold. Keloid scarring is associated with otoplasty surgery, along with people with darker skin types. I...
See from your photo that you do not appear to have a well -formed antihelical fold, and perhaps your earlobe sticks out a bit. I'm not quite sure if this fits into a category of deformity, however, the feasibility of improving the appearance of your ear would require an examination. I hope this...
