Unilateral Otoplasty Revision - 6 days post, telephone ear deformity, lack of antihelix fold (Photos)

Question

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.

Curtis Wong, MD · Answer

looks really good at this juncture.  Your fold will become more appreciable as your swelling resolves.  If nothing changed in terms of projection as you heal, your results are still very good.  Having perfectly even ears in not a reasonable expectation.

Waldemar Merck, MD · Answer

An assessment of the result cannot be made just 6 days after an operation. You should first wait 3 months and then post new photos.

John Harbison, MD · Answer

Versaical,
        I think it is too soon to draw any conclusions about your final result.  While I agree at this point there is not a lot of definition in the fold, there is very likely a good amount of swelling (it has only been 6 days).  Additionally while the middle third of the ear does appear mildly underprojected (relatively speaking), it is not uncommon for the tissues and sutures to loosen with time, and this does depend somewhat on surgical technique/what type of suture was used.  Make sure to keep good follow up with your surgeon and be patient.  
Good luck

Unilateral Otoplasty Revision - 6 days post, telephone ear deformity, lack of antihelix fold (Photos)

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