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Am I Healing Correctly of my Otoplasty? (photo)

August 21, 2013
Asked By:F1996 in Netherlands, NL

I had otoplasty 3 weeks ago. Overall I am very pleased with the result. My ears look symmetrical and close to my head, yet completely natural. The thing that worries me, is the appearance of the back of my ears. There are still scabs on my ear and I can feel some stitches, 2 for each ear. I rarely have pain, but my 'scars' look bad, I include photo's (some are better than others) and would really like to know if this is normal healing for 3 weeks.

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September 11, 2013

Answer: Healing after Otoplasty

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August 23, 2013

Answer: Otoplasty Incisions

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August 23, 2013

Answer: Otoplasty Incisions

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August 25, 2013

Answer: "Normal" healing after an otoplasty

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August 25, 2013

Answer: "Normal" healing after an otoplasty

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