Scottsdale Ear Surgery doctors
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Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
10290 N 92nd St Suite 207, Scottsdale |
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Todd Christopher Hobgood, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
3501 North Scottsdale Road Suite 160, Scottsdale |
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Paul K. Holden, MD
Phoenix Facial Plastic Surgeon
9522 E. San Salvador Dr. Suite 301, Scottsdale |
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James Nachbar, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
8896 East Becker Lane Suite 102 , Scottsdale |
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Remus Repta, MD
Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
9250 N 3rd Street Suite 1003, Phoenix |
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Recent Answers
Hi, I'll be going for otoplasty and chin liposuction in two weeks' time. My surgeon said it's okay but I was thinking.. For my ears, I will be in head bandage for the first two days followed by headband for the next two weeks. For my chin, I will have to wear a compression garment for two weeks. Doesnt it clashes?
Hello,
Yes they can be performed at the same time and the recovery is very similar. A standard chin liposuction or neck lift garment will pass right over your ears so it can be used in place of the standard head band.
All the best,
Dr Repta
Hi, I'll be going for otoplasty and chin liposuction in two weeks' time. My surgeon said it's okay but I was thinking.. For my ears, I will be in head bandage for the first two days followed by headband for the next two weeks. For my chin, I will have to wear a compression garment for two weeks. Doesnt it clashes?
I think your plans are fine. I have performed this combination several times with no issues whatsoever. There are several commercially available wraps that we use for lower facelifts with otoplasty, forehead lifts, etc. Your physician will have a great solution for you. Certainly get in touch with your surgeon to ask this very appropriate question. I think you'll feel more confident with your plans. Best Regards, Dr. Todd Hobgood.
I will be doing an otoplasty surgery next month. I asked the doctor if I need to return back after 7 days to remove the sutures and he said no. He said, he'll be using non absorbable sutures on the inside and absorbable sutures on the outside, therefore I do not need to stitch off. However, I learnt that non absorbable sutures HAVE to be removed so it doesnt really make sense for him to use it on the inside right? I am really worried now and wonder if I should do this surgery with him.
Cartilage reshaping with sutures requires the use of non-absorbable sutures or at least those that last a very long time. These sutures stay in place and your body will usually have no problem with them. The sutures on the skin, however, should be removed within seven days in order to prevent the formation of visible scars. Your surgeon may be using a rapidly dissolving suture, which does not necessarily have to be removed.
At any rate, your surgeon has described the procedure as it is correctly performed. You should not worry about the sutures!
