How Soon After An Otoplasty Can I Have It Revised?

Q: Dr. Eppley, I had an otoplasty six weeks since my operation. My results aren’t terrible so far, however I do believe I have a telephone ear deformity on both ears. My helix is not visible from the front at all on the left ear especially. I suspect that I will need a reverse otoplasty to make it look more natural in the future. My question is, how soon after the original operation should one look into getting the reverse otoplasty done? Please let me know. Thank you

A: That does appear to the case (telephone ear deformity) At six weeks out it is still possible that just release of the sutures with a small Alloderm graft may be all that is needed. In essence sooner is better than later.

Dr Barry Eppley

Plastic Surgeon