What should I do if I'm not satisfied with my otoplasty 1 week post op? (photo)

Unfortunately non-surgical molding of the ear cartilages can only be done early in life before the cartilages get stiff and resilient. I am not aware of a reliable method to change cartilage folds in adults without surgery. 

It is possible to correct the 'reverse telephone ear deformity' in which the center portion of the ear is pushed in too much. The sutures in the back of the ear can be removed and new sutures done to achieve symmetry. Even if there is cartilage missing in the ear, some of the cartilage from the...

Thank you for your question. Darwin's tubercle is a congenital ear condition which often presents as a thickening on the helix at the junction of the upper and middle thirds. This is a normal anatomic variant present in about 10% of the population. If the appearance of this condition causes...

The swelling seems normal and standard to the period of time you have had your surgery swelling takes some time to subside everything looks normal, but it would be good also if you went with your plastic surgeon just so he can revise you and see if recommends anything else to help with the...

Typically, otoplasty procedures slightly overcorrect ears because the ear will naturally migrate outward during the first several months to one year.  Revision otoplasty is commonly performed in my practice -- however, I tend to wait a minimum of 8 months to 1 year prior to performing...