Do I Need Revision Otoplasty or Is It Not Worth It? (photo)

I think the pictures show a very good result and I would strongly recommend that you avoid further surgery.  This result may not be perfect in your eyes, but please remember that the enemy of good is perfect.

I assume that the picture is showing you before surgery on the right and the others are after the procedure. It sounds like you might not want them to be pinned back too much. Knowing exactly what you are liking and disliking of your ears is extremely important. Revision should not weaken your ears too much if done correctly.

I agree with the previous posters - you have a very nice, very natural result. I doubt revision surgery will improve an already excellent result, and you may encounter unexpected problems. Enjoy your great result.

Hey Georgie12

Leave your ears alone!

 1.  The really look very natural

2.  It's not worth the money.

3.  I roll as well.  I can tell you that the scar tissue in your ears is about 80% the strength of your normal (unoperated on) tissue.  If you love Jitz, leave the ears alone.

Best of luck

Chase Lay, MD

Based on your photos you have a reasonable otoplasty result. There is a hint of slight overcorrection of the middle portion of the mid-helix, but it is a very acceptable result. Given that it is very difficult to unfold ear cartilage, any efforts at trying to undo it may not be stable or worth it afterwards. I would advise that you leave your otoplasty alone.

Thank you for the question and pictures.

Based on the pictures and your description,  I do not appreciate significant ear asymmetry; I would suggest that you leave them alone.

Best wishes.

You look good and natural.

The right side may be a little more protruded. The distance from the skull to the top of the ear is about 2.5 cm the distance from the middle of the ear to the head is 1.5 cm

Otoplasty can be difficult to revise and achieve symmetry, and may lead to further frustration. Try to be objective, look at a few pictures of yourself, and ask yourself if your ears draw attention. If they are blending into your face- leave them alone.

I agree with the other posts.  Your ears look good.  Much improved from the pre-op photo.  No need for the expense, risk, and recovery of another procedure.  

This operation could be the most satisfactory surgery for the patient and the surgeon or otherwise. The reason I believe is due to tremendous psychological affect it has had on the patient as a child which has made the patient supersensitive and over conscious about their ears. From the pictures you have posted, your ears look perfectly normal and symmetrical although this is not seen normally. But the question is if you can convince yourself that they are normal? Good luck