Hello, I had an otoplasty 4 years ago. Unfortunately, my left ear is not pinned as equal as right ear so it really looks weird for me so I am not happy with the result. My real question is is there be a problem for me if I only got my left ear. I mean any risks for second operation on the exact spot? Because it really annoys me.. I am looking for your answers
July 5, 2011
Answer: Second time otoplasty
Any procedure is a little tricker the second time around, but if you are happy with the result you got on your right side, there is certainly no reason not to limit the surgery to the side that has the problem.
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July 5, 2011
Answer: Second time otoplasty
Any procedure is a little tricker the second time around, but if you are happy with the result you got on your right side, there is certainly no reason not to limit the surgery to the side that has the problem.
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June 13, 2011
Answer: Revisional Setback Otoplasty
Repeat or revisional otoplasty surgery can be successfully done on just one ear. It can be particularly successful if the problem is uncorrection (still protruding) as opposed to overcorrection (too close to the side of the head) which is a more difficult problem. The important question is to determine why it was not as successful the first time. There are a variety of reasons including not tying the cartilage sutures as tight during the procedure, sutures slipping/loosening after surgery or a contributing cause (large concha) that was not addressed. This must be looked at carefully to ensure that a revisional otoplasty gets the best match to the opposite ear.
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June 13, 2011
Answer: Revisional Setback Otoplasty
Repeat or revisional otoplasty surgery can be successfully done on just one ear. It can be particularly successful if the problem is uncorrection (still protruding) as opposed to overcorrection (too close to the side of the head) which is a more difficult problem. The important question is to determine why it was not as successful the first time. There are a variety of reasons including not tying the cartilage sutures as tight during the procedure, sutures slipping/loosening after surgery or a contributing cause (large concha) that was not addressed. This must be looked at carefully to ensure that a revisional otoplasty gets the best match to the opposite ear.
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