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3 years post op - should I be worried about possible infection? (photos)

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Charming814068Aug 2, 2024

I contacted my surgeon and they told me to clean it with salt water but that doesn’t change much

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Eric M. Joseph, MD

Additionally, it's difficult to give advice without seeing how your other ear looks. The good news is that we only visualize somebody's ear one at a time. If your goal is simply to have and earlobe created on your small ear, Lower consider meeting with a facelift specialist. After facelift,...

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Gary M. Horndeski, MD

The distortion of the ear comes from skin closure tension and that is what is exposing more of the canal. It is called a smeared ear. You will need a scar revision. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Since your surgery was two years ago, and the shape and form of your cartilage has been stable over that period of time, it is unlikely that your cartilage shape will change going forward. It is difficult to know exactly why the shape is what it is, especially without knowing exactly what was...

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Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

At the time of an otoplasty, the soft supple cartilage is gently bent into the correct position and held in place with sutures. The contact sports that you’re participating in can cause bleeding between the skin and the fine cartilage of the ear, which results in the cartilage, becoming o...

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Timothy M. Greco, MD, FACS

Yes, you can resume these activities after 1 year. It would be beneficial to use protective headgear.

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC

A photo of your other ear would help determine the extent of asymmetry. Based on the single photo provided, however, the rim can be rounded if it’s causing you concern. However, please note that asymmetry is actually the norm, so slight variations in shape/size are typical. If you are looking f...

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