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Setback otoplasty - Dissolvable stitches vs. permanent sutures? How to avoid complications and possible relapse?

I am looking to have a setback otoplasty to reshape my helical rim and reduce the projection of my ear. My consultant had recommended

Bruising over 1 year after otoplasty - what could have caused this? (photo)

I had otoplasty approximately 16 months ago, and today I discovered that 2 little bruises appeared on my antihelix. What could've caused

4 months after surgery I still have stitches. Is this a botched procedure? (Photo)

I had otoplasty done 4 months ago and I still have stitches visible? Plus bumps on the cartilage and my ears are still very unsymmetrical.

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What is the different between Dr. Mercks stitch method and Mr (Greg) OTooles stitch method? (Ear Correction)

What is the difference between these methods? They seem to be the same however each doctor describes it as their method. Just looking for

How would the stitch from an otoplasty 11 years ago be removed?

I had my ears pinned back (otoplasty) 11 years ago I have a stitch remaining in the back of my ear. After having the surgery to pin my

Do I have stitches sticking out after otoplasty? 5 months post op.

I'm about 5 months post Otoplasty and it appears that I have a white stitch that is sticking out of my left ear, (circled in red). It isn't

Do I have anything to concerned about following small bump after 7 days? (Photo)

I've had earlobe reduction surgery. I got my earlobes reduction done last week (7 days ago). Today, I went to see my doctor, and

Stitches coming through incision after otoplasty? (Photo)

I had otoplasty about 8 months ago and just noticed this thread-like thing sticking out of my incision. Is this just a stitch? Do I need to

Is my ear healing correctly after otoplasty? I had otoplasty surgery 6 days ago. (Photos)

I am worried about my right ear. It is very bruised and swollen still and I have blisters on top of and behind my ear. Also there are a few

Otoplasty stitch ripped day 7, while putting on band. Do I need new stitching? Will this happen to the other ear too? (Photos)

I just had otoplasty 1 wk ago. The head wrap came off 2 days ago. While puttling the band on, I ripped the top stitch. one ear is stitched