I recently had otoplasty done. Is this skin necrosis? (Photo)

February 10, 2014
Asked By:1qW in Egypt, EG

I recently had otoplasty around 2 weeks ago. I am a smoker and smoked the day before surgery as i did not know that i shouldnt but have not smoked since the surgery. A few days after the surgery a bluish mark appeared on my ear (which was not there the first few days after surgery) and then turned reddish and started to kind of dry up (as in the picture). It has stayed the same size. Is this considered skin necrosis? Is it something to worry about? Will it fade or fall off? Scar?

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February 14, 2014

Answer: OTOPLASTY

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February 14, 2014

Answer: OTOPLASTY

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June 24, 2014

Answer: Skin necrosis

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June 24, 2014

Answer: Skin necrosis

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April 22, 2014

Answer: Skin Necrosis

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April 22, 2014

Answer: Skin Necrosis

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February 12, 2014

Answer: You would benefit from visiting your surgeon for your concerns about your left ear after otoplasty surgery.

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February 12, 2014

Answer: You would benefit from visiting your surgeon for your concerns about your left ear after otoplasty surgery.

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February 13, 2014

Answer: Possible Skin Necrosis After Otoplasty

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February 13, 2014

Answer: Possible Skin Necrosis After Otoplasty

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