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I Have Heard that Otoplasty is Very Painful to Recover From, is this True?

I have heard stories from friends who have had this procedure and read online that an otoplasty is one of the most painful cosmetic procedures,...

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Otoplasty Suture Complications

Had otoplasty 8 years ago. For a few years behind my ear has been red and swollen and bleeds when touched too hard. There is also drainage. I've...

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What Happens when Otoplasty Stitches Are Left in Too Long?

I'm having my otoplasty stitches removed exactly 21 days after surgery. They're not infected, only a little sore. will removing them after...

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Pain 4 Years After Otoplasty

Hi, I had an otoplasty done in one ear 4 years ago. Every now and the I get pain in the area where the fold was done, even though the pain has...

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Hello, I Have Recently Had my Ears Pinned Back, Just Wanted to Ask About Pain?

Hello, I Have Recently Had my Ears Pinned Back, Just Wanted to Ask About Pain?

2 doctor answers

Surgery Was 3/5. Ear Pain Still Excruciating. Can I Do Anything to Help Lessen Pain ?

Surgery Was 3/5. Ear Pain Still Excruciating. Can I Do Anything to Help Lessen Pain ?

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