Uneven Ears After Otoplasty?

Some asymmetry between the two ears is very common, even in patients who have not had surgery on the ears. Some very minor differences in shape or prominence of the ears after otoplasty is to be expected as a possibility. Significant differences can be addressed surgically with a revision and may be relatively straightforward (small suture adjustments, etc). Be sure to discuss these concerns with your surgeon.
Differences in sensation (pain, numbness, etc) should even out over time, and can take many months or even a year or longer to return to normal in some patients. The ears will continue to change in subtle ways for up to a year or so after surgery, with most of the results being evident by around 6 months after surgery.
All the best,

It’s not uncommon to have some
residual asymmetry following otoplasty surgery.  Symmetry is an aesthetic goal of every bilateral cosmetic
surgical procedure, but may not be attainable for a variety of reasons.  It’s important to understand that some
asymmetry is a normal phenomena. 
In many cases this is related to swelling and may take 3 to 6 months to
resolve.

The moment surgical dressings are
removed following otoplasty, patients will notice dramatic changes in the
appearance of their ears.  They
will immediately notice differences in contour and shape of the ears.

Initially the ears will be swollen,
numb, red and bruised.  This will
improve significantly in the first 6-8 weeks following surgery.  Small amounts of residual swelling may
persist for 3 to 6 months following surgery.

Six months following surgery, you
should be able to see your final result. 
At this point, your ears should no longer be
swollen or tender.

Aching and tingling may linger for months after otoplasty but should resolve. The ears are rarely precisely the same size or exactly the same shape just as most facial features demonstrate some asymmetry. I always measure ear heights and projection and bring this to the attention of patients preoperatively. It can take up to a year to reach th final result.