I had some cartilage removed from my ear and transferred to my nose during a rhinoplasty procedure. I now have a non-stop 'sensation' in my left ear. It is not powerful or painful, but continually present and highly irritating. My surgery was eight months ago. Is there a way to solve this problem if it doesn't desist?
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May 25, 2011
Answer: Irritated ear feeling after ear cartilage graft to nose
Though the nose has not moved any higher, rotation of the tip will show more of the upper lip and reduce the shadow on the upper lip with overhead lighting. Normally the angle between the lip and nose should be slightly open, 95 to 110 degrees. Early swelling can push the tip upward as this is...
Without examining you this cannot be answered with certainty. It is best to have your surgeon examine you. It is possible that it is just crusting which can be treated with nasal saline spray. It is also possible to be having a healing problem or an infection. After your...
