Do I need conchal bowl cut and what is a big CB? (Photo)

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I did a otoplasty for free from a hospital almost 2,5 months ago. Now when I look in the mirror I can see a difference but not that big. During my otoplasty I got my antihelix fold fixed with the traditional method (I think). My doctor said that my conchal was normal but I wonder if that’s true. How deep should it be and can it be fixed in the future? I also wonder what the risks of that could be because I don’t want ears to close to the head. And will the procedure need permanent sutures?

Stephen Kleid, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Judging by the photos you sent, I think your ears now look normal. 
In people who have never had surgery, they are never perfectly symmetrical. 
And no-one else looks that closely.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I typically remove a crescent of cartilage from the conchal bowl with otoplasty. I also place sutures between the concha and mastoid fascia as part of otoplasty. This can be done from behind the ear under local anesthesia. Typically the work on the anti helical fold, which you already had, is not enough to get the full effect from otoplasty

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