Nearly a month after my otoplasty and my ears still look like they are tightly glued to the side of my head, can't put my hair behind my ears anymore and you can just about see them from front on, I'm not happy. They were operated on with the traditional method, and heard that this makes them less likely to come out over time and makes revision even harder. How much longer should I wait and see if they come out naturally before seriously considering revision surgery? Thanks
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Answer: Will ears come out over time after Otoplasty?
Permanent otoplasty suture extrusion may occur in up to 5% of otoplasty patients, and removal after six months postoperative has not led to a change in ear appearance in any of our patients thus far. These procedures are typically performed with local anesthetic in the office with no downtime...
Slight asymmetry is inherent with every
individual. Your ears should retain the position they were placed in,
however if you are unsatisfied with your otoplasty results, a revision might be
something to consider.
I would recommend not wearing your glasses after your otoplasty for as long as they cause you discomfort. Once the discomfort goes away, you should be able to wear them without a problem. Wearing them now should not cause a problem with your result, but I would avoid them if they are causing y...
