Had an autoplasty 3 weeks ago, i still have swelling where the ears appear more red towards the top. The left ear especially is more swollen. Is this amount of swelling normal? I did my surgery in Prague but i can't return there as i am back at work.
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Assuming that you had your otoplasty surgery performed by a board certified Facial Plastic Surgeon with vast experience in Otoplasty Surgery-you may want to return for a follow-up appointment with your surgeon. Otoplasty surgery may sometimes take 12 to 18 months to completely settle following ...
Otoplasty surgery is a great operation which serves to set back the ears. In most cases, one of two (sometimes both) maneuvers serves to set back the prominent ears:
1. Set back of a prominent "concha" cartilage utilizing permanent sutures may be very helpful.
2. Development of a "anti...
I am sorry to hear about your concerns after otoplasty surgery. It is hard to tell, based on the photographs, whether you are dealing with symptomatic abnormal scarring. Best to followup with your plastic surgeon for in person evaluation. Sometimes, when a patient has a hypertrophic or keloid ...