Original otoplasty left ear sutures popped and ear stuck out (see prev post/pic). Recently had revision surgery on ear (mustarde and concha bowl reduction). Looks as if I have telephone ear and no antihelixfold was created (see pics). Ear is pinned back but shaped unnatural. Will the fold become more prominent as swelling goes down or is correction needed? Also is this telephone ear? Of course will ask surgeon but want other opinons.
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Many thanks for your question. You appear to have a Stahl's ear deformity which can be significantly improved with ear surgery. I would strongly advise seeing a plastic surgeon experienced in correcting congenital ear problems such as this to achieve the best outcome. All the very best. Jonathan...
Every doctor has a different idea of when ears can be wet after surgery. I generally tell my patients that they can wer their ears are approximately one week after surgery. After wetting their ears I suggest patients dry their east immediately. as always, you should ask your own doctor before c...
The absorbable sutures depending upon their material usually absorb in 2 – 6 months. Usually the sutures that are used to hold the cartilage are strong enough and are made of permanent suture material so that they don’t dissolve and have a long lasting results.
