Is it possible to get the contour and depth of the helix back? I had two surgeries on my left ear. The skin frame has been removed as well as lots of cartilage. It also looks very pointed in my opinion. Can the helical rim be fixed?
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Thank you for your question, and photo. Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, and Otolaryngologists, (ENT) take care of facial soft tissue that is damaged. We see piercings go through soft tissue all of the time. These are typically repaired in the office, if needed. Best to reach out, have a...
Hello there, I am so sorry to hear that you cannot have follow ups with your surgeon. At 4 weeks, there should not be any sutures visible. If this suture was used to close the skin, it should have been removed at 1 week. If it was used to fold your ear and it is now extruding, it should be cut...