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Ear Otoplasty and Scar Cream
asked 1 year ago by 7410anon in fresno
Latest answer by Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Question viewed 422 times
Tags: ears, scar
hi,i had my procedure done on july 13, its been 20 days. the place in the back of my ear where the surgeon cut my ear from still hurts and is red and kind of noticable, but my ears are very little swollen. i was wondering if i could put scar cream on the scar? and when can i start putting it? and what scar cream or any kind of medication do you recomend? please help thank you!
3 answers to Ear Otoplasty and Scar Cream
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Ear otoplasty and scar cream
Never apply a scar removal cream to an open wound; the injury must be completely healed, with no visible openings or scabs.After undergoing surgery, I don't have my patients start using the scar cream until 2 weeks after surgery. I would recommend the product Neaclear Scar Advantage. It promotes optimal scar healing with ingredients such as liquid oxygen, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamins A & D, cortisone, and silicone. You apply the product a few times a day and should see scar...
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Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Scar management after otoplasty (ear pinning)
judging from your multiple previous posts, I would highly recommend that you contact your original surgeon even if they are located at a distance or at least contact them by phone. There are many different scar creams available starting with triple antibiotics and progressing up to silicone. Although some surgeons recommend Mederma, I am not a believer
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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You should have your surgeon evaluate your scar 20 days after Otoplasty Surgery.
Keloid scarring is a problem associated with Otoplasty surgery. This may cause a red, raised, itchy, bothersome scar. 3 weeks is probably too soon to develop a keloid, but you should have it checked. Early keloid scars respond well to triamcinolone (steroid) injections. I hope this is helpful for you.
