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Troubling Otoplasty - Arizona, AZ

Name: Troubling Otoplasty - Arizona, AZ
Item: Dr. Bob
Rating: 1
Author: Drunder13

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I am 16 years old now and I had an otoplasty done...

Drunder13January 11, 2013

$4,500

I am 16 years old now and I had an otoplasty done 6 MONTHS ago and they are still red and dry. I Have been putting lotion, vitamin E, Petroleum Jelly, anything you could think of, on them. I don't know what can heal them anymore, so I am obviously a little upset with the whole thing. What should I do?!

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Replies (11)

Mike Balotelli

January 21, 2013

I am not a doctor but could it be an infection or a problem with the blood supply? In any case, I think its best to see a doctor very soon (not necesarily the doctor who performed surgery on you)! The problem might be easily solved, I don't know- but you have to get it checked out!

Arthur N. Falk MD

February 19, 2013

There appears to be an element of pressure related injury like you could be wraping your ear with a dressing to tight. This can lead to skin breakdown and infection. Get it checked by your surgeon.

Drunder13

February 19, 2013

I appreciate your answer and my surgeon just gave me some oitment to put on it every night. He thinks it's a scar but I don't think so. And you said I wrap my ears with a dressing too tight but I havn't worn a dressing in 6 months. Please reply, thank you!

MobleyMD

February 28, 2013

That definately does not look normal. Especially for 6 months out. I have written numerous articels and book chapters on otoplasty. I'd be happy to see you in Salt Lake City to see if we can figure out what is going on. My website is www.MobleyMD.com. Best of luck to you.

Drunder13

March 1, 2013

I wish I could see you but unfortunately I live in California. Could you suggest anything to do to fix them? Its really just the red color of them that is the problem.

Sonalparpani

November 21, 2014

Which dr u go to

Drunder13

November 22, 2014

Dr Childers of Riverside

QuickIncision

July 31, 2015

I had an Otoplasty done on one ear about two weeks ago and everything is all healed up now, with just a few scabs. I was given some kind of cream that was labelled eye ointment that worked brilliantly in reducing scarring and everything, were you given any creams or ointments to put on the ears after the procedure?

QuickIncision

July 31, 2015

Like did your doctor prescribe you anything in particular?

Drunder13

August 1, 2015

No I was not, Right after my surgery my ears were blistered terribly and they popped them open so it was just a mess to start, but no I didn't start using creams till a couple of months after

UPDATED FROM Drunder13

1 year post

I posted a previous review on my otoplasty a...

Drunder13March 12, 2013

I posted a previous review on my otoplasty a couple months ago and would like to update it. My ears are still very red and I havn't seen much improvement. My surgeon keeps giving me scar fading cream and other products but I feel like it won't change anything. The skin on my ears is just very thin and sometimes it even peels off a little. I need help and would appreciate some suggestions, thank you!

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Sonalparpani

November 21, 2014

Which dr did yor otoplasty surgery

Drunder13

November 22, 2014

Dr. Childers of Riverside

d. crockett

June 3, 2015

Is it possible you are allergic to something in that cream?

taylerme

May 4, 2016

Try coconut oil

UPDATED FROM Drunder13

1 year post

I posted a previous review on my otoplasty a...

Drunder13March 19, 2013

I posted a previous review on my otoplasty a couple months ago and would like to update it. My ears are still very red and I havn't seen much improvement. My surgeon keeps giving me scar fading cream and ither products but I feel like it won't change anything. The skin on my ears is just very thin and sometimes it even peels off a little. I like the way they look, it's just there outside color. I need help and would appreciate some suggestions, thank you!

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surendra0607

March 28, 2013

Could you please tell me who your Dr is, where you got it done?? You can visit Joseph Cruise, he is a great Doctor. He is in Newport Beach CA. He would be of great help. Sorry if my comments are posted twice..