Under correction of antihelix and telephone effect - what are my Ear Surgery revision options? (photos)

Question

I had otoplasty two years ago. Revision to the right ear last summer. I’m perfectly happy with my left ear. My right however I am not, it seems the upper antihelix curve is less prominent and has a telephone effect. I may be hyper focusing on it. Is there anything that could be done or reasonable chance to get it to look more similar to the left ear.

Semih Yildiz, MD, FEPOBRAS · Answer

Revision otoplasty can sometimes improve an under-defined upper antihelical fold or a mild telephone-type contour, but I would be cautious about chasing perfect symmetry. In my experience, the key question is whether the cartilage has enough flexibility and whether scar tissue after prior surgery and revision will allow a controlled change.
Photos can show the outline, but an exam is needed to feel the cartilage, review what was done before, and compare both ears in several angles. If you are fully healed, a revision consultation can clarify whether a small targeted adjustment is reasonable.

Under correction of antihelix and telephone effect - what are my Ear Surgery revision options? (photos)

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