I have a small and a large ear and I'm wondering if they can just fix one of my ears to look the same as the other? And if so how much would it be in total?
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The technique that you show in the photo is one of the steps of the incisionless otoplasty by Fritsch. The cartilage on the front of the ear is scratched (called scoring) with a needle. However, that alone is not enough. Additional holding stitches still need to be inserted; these are placed...
Thank you for your question. You’d like to know if your doctor was incorrect for not advising you to wear a headband after otoplasty surgery, in spite of the fact that other doctors recommend it. You’re also concerned about the swelling of your ears.I can guide you on this matter as oto...
Think twice about the piercing. Those cartilage piercings are really a bear when they get infected. They are much more of a problem than the lobe piercings. I've had a couple of patients who required inpatient stays with IV antibiotics for this.I would have my patients wait a year before...