Sometimes this can be done by extending the incision behind the ear. At other times an additional incision is needed at the front top of the ear. The choice of this portion of surgery depends on how the cartilage and ear evolve during surgery. Dr. Bermant prefers to evolve the surgery plan to fit the problem. This is part of surgical sculpting of the ear.
Surgery here can make it uncomfortable wearing eye glasses until the tissue heals.
Timing depends on many factors but is often about 2 weeks before eyeglasses can be worn here. Dr. Bermant will advise you when you may start wearing glasses for your specific surgery. More photographs and views from this patient Female ear pinback bilateral - conchal setback, lobule set back, antihelical fold balancing. Male bilateral reconstruction for constricted ear - double banner flaps and skin flap one side. If you like what you see and have learned here, call our office for a consultation .