Is it ok to do contact sport 1 year post op otoplasty?

Your ears are optimal for reduction without any pinning back. The medial third of the ears is perfect, howeer the upper third is overdeveloped and the lobe (lower third) is large. The lobe reduction is with an horizontal L shaped scar; the upper pole reduction is with a T scar (fleur de lys...

I would recommend checking with your surgeon in regards to your activity after otoplasty. Your surgeon has the most information about you and your procedure, and thus can give you the best advice.  In general, if there is no direct pressure on the ears from ride, I do not think there should...

Thank you for your question.  Yes, there are certainly ear reshaping techniques that can reduce the overall size and appearance of your ears.  From your picture alone, I believe that you would be a good candidate.  These techniques also work well in an overall procedure of setting...

I would say the average amount of time for complete healing after otoplasty is about 6-12 months.  There can be variations however, depending on the procedure and the patient.  

We have seen earring parts embedded in the ear lobe, sometimes for many years. In your case the infected piercings in the cartilage part of your ear should be removed. The infection will resolve with proper treatment, and hopefully you may not get visible irregularities from cartilage loss...

Pictures of your ears would be helpful to give you the best advice, but in most cases, surgery would be needed to correct any asymmetry of the ears.