hello i recently had otoplasty surgery my ears seems to be over corrected and dont look normal at all i was wondering once the dissovable stitches come out will they spring out at all? i am very concerned and not happy about them. could u please help!
Answer: Over Correct Ear Position During Otoplasty In the post-operative period ear cartilage has a tendency to relax and spring forward. For this reason, it’s not unusual for surgeons to slightly over correct the ear position during otoplasty. When this occurs, the ears appear to be tightly fixed to the side of the head. When this happens gentle massage of the ear is appropriate. Over the course of time the ears relax and may spring forward. This may take 2 to 3 months and usually results in a normal ear position. Since absorbable sutures were used there’s a good chance that some improvement will occur. It’s important that you stay close, to your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to make appropriate recommendations. In a small number of cases the ears won’t spring forward. If the ears haven’t come forward in six months secondary revision may be necessary.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Over Correct Ear Position During Otoplasty In the post-operative period ear cartilage has a tendency to relax and spring forward. For this reason, it’s not unusual for surgeons to slightly over correct the ear position during otoplasty. When this occurs, the ears appear to be tightly fixed to the side of the head. When this happens gentle massage of the ear is appropriate. Over the course of time the ears relax and may spring forward. This may take 2 to 3 months and usually results in a normal ear position. Since absorbable sutures were used there’s a good chance that some improvement will occur. It’s important that you stay close, to your surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to make appropriate recommendations. In a small number of cases the ears won’t spring forward. If the ears haven’t come forward in six months secondary revision may be necessary.
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Answer: Overcorrected otoplasty
Waiting for a natural rebound of the ears is always the best bet. If you progress to more than 2-3 months postop, your overcorrection will likely be long-lasting. Massaging the ears strategically may help release some of the tension from your sutures, but if you had significant cartilage removal, massage then may not work too well. In the latter case a revisioin may be necessary. In general, always talk to your doctor, who of course would know the particular procedure you had done. A thorough evaluation is necesary.
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Answer: Overcorrected otoplasty
Waiting for a natural rebound of the ears is always the best bet. If you progress to more than 2-3 months postop, your overcorrection will likely be long-lasting. Massaging the ears strategically may help release some of the tension from your sutures, but if you had significant cartilage removal, massage then may not work too well. In the latter case a revisioin may be necessary. In general, always talk to your doctor, who of course would know the particular procedure you had done. A thorough evaluation is necesary.
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June 29, 2017
Answer: Ears too tight against my head The question is when is "recently?" If you had the surgery in the last couple of weeks, you have nothing to worrry about ( but speak with your physician in any event). If you had surgery more than a few months ago, you should inquire about a revision procedure.
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Answer: Ears too tight against my head The question is when is "recently?" If you had the surgery in the last couple of weeks, you have nothing to worrry about ( but speak with your physician in any event). If you had surgery more than a few months ago, you should inquire about a revision procedure.
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April 5, 2011
Answer: Otoplasty
Yes, if dissolvable sutures were used, over-correction is necessary because the ear will relax back once the sutures dissolve. In order to see an improvement, the doctor must over correct. When I perform an Otoplasty, I use permanent sutures. As a result, over-correction is not necessary and the results are permanent.
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Answer: Otoplasty
Yes, if dissolvable sutures were used, over-correction is necessary because the ear will relax back once the sutures dissolve. In order to see an improvement, the doctor must over correct. When I perform an Otoplasty, I use permanent sutures. As a result, over-correction is not necessary and the results are permanent.
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March 27, 2011
Answer: Overdone Otoplasty: Don't have to live with it.
Nearly all Otoplasty techniques rely upon permanent sutures in the cartilages to hold them in place. Exploring the repair, re-doing the sutures may be all that is required. It would be wise to obtain the original operative report to see exactly how it was done the first time.
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Answer: Overdone Otoplasty: Don't have to live with it.
Nearly all Otoplasty techniques rely upon permanent sutures in the cartilages to hold them in place. Exploring the repair, re-doing the sutures may be all that is required. It would be wise to obtain the original operative report to see exactly how it was done the first time.
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