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Judging from your multiple previous posts, I would highly recommend that you contact your original surgeon even if they are located at a distance or at least contact them by phone. There are multiple scar creams but most lack true research to support their use or claimed benefits. You have described your displeasure with the appearance of your scars and there may be other options.
Otoplasty scars heal inconspicuously behind your ear in over 90% of patients. Keloid scars are raised, red, and uncomfortable and occur most commonly on or around your ear. Occasionally this may occur after Otoplasty surgery. Keloid scars may be treated with triamcinolone (steroid) injections, so you should see your surgeon about your scar. Topical scar-care products that are silicone-based help to improve the appearance of scars in some people. All the best from NJ.
Normally, scars take up to 1 year to mature. I ask patients to wait until after the 1 year post-op mark before having scar revision surgery. Each patient heals differently so I would recommend you following up with your surgeon to make sure your scar is healing appropriately
This is an excellent question and partially depends on how much pressure and what type of gear you are wearing. Part of the problem is that you ears may still be numb and it is difficult for you to assess when there is excessive detrimental pressure on the ear. I would consult your surgeon but...
While you may experience reduction of swelling of the ears in the immediate 4-6 week period after an otoplasty, the ears tend to relax over long term over period of 6-12 months and may stick out a bit more. Sometimes, surgeons will slightly overcorrect the ears for this reason.
