Ear Kept Bleeding After Otoplasty

May 26, 2010
Asked By:odemadrid in Austin

I recently had a otoplasty. The day after the surgery, my left ear kept bleeding, and the doctor stopped it using electrocautery. When the bandage came off, I noticed a mark in the frontal side of my ear. It looks like clotted blood now, but he only suggested using neosporin. What should I do?

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December 5, 2010

Answer: Observation of a small ear hematoma

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December 5, 2010

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May 30, 2010

Answer: Otoplasty

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May 30, 2010

Answer: Otoplasty

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