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It is not clear to me exactly what you would like to change. However, the ear is largely made of springy cartilage which will only reshape with some degree of surgical type procedure. I would advise you to seek the opinion of a suitably qualified and experienced plastic surgeon.
Hi. Based on your pictures, you appear to have a mild lop ear deformity. This can be corrected non-surgically with molding, but only in the first 6-8 weeks of life. Thereafter, surgical repair is your only option. The surgery would entail "unfolding" of the superior helical cartilage and possibly a cartilage graft (but usually in more severe cases). Multiple techniques are used depending upon the goals of surgery. Results are immediate and noticeable. In your consultation with your surgeon, make sure you are very specific as to what bothers you about the appearance of each ear. Ears are complex structures. There isn't just one technique that addresses each issue. Seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced with external ear surgery. Good Luck!
Hi. Thank you for your question. It is actually not necessary to sleep in an evaluated position after an otoplasty. I only recommend my patients to use a head band at night for the first month after the surgery. Best regards Dr Marco Carmona MD
There is a couple of ways to weaken the cartilage, making the chances of the ear sticking back out and it involves use of an instrument called "otobrader" which is a small metal rod with a barb. You can also do an open technique and make small cuts on the side to bend the cartilage and...
After 6 months this may or may not change particularly if the cartilages were shaved or sculpted to change the contours. As your surgeon again about the details of the surgery and it never hurts to get second opinions. Revisions do happen but be patient. I have revised 4 of my own patients in...
