Allergic to topical silcone gel?

You may want to leave the suture intact until you see your surgeon. Premature removal of sutures may compromise the integrity of your closure. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian 

Our office focuses on scar revision and skin cancer treatments. Once the wound is healed, we advocate scar revision to minimize the visibility of the dog ears. This can be done with simple excision techniques.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian 

I suggest posting photos.  Also, i have all my patient use biocorneum after suture removal and get laser treatment 3-6 weeks after as well.  This gives the best ultimate outcome in most instances. Best, Dr. Emer.

I would begin pulsed dye laser treatments at this time with Biocorneum.  I usually do fractional co2 resurfacing 6 weeks after large flaps.  You can get a significant improvement from this.  See a laser specialist to get the best results.  Dr. Emer.

No the swelling and redness are part of the healing process however I have gone back on some patients to excise the swollen area and have also done focal, fine liposuction of the thick area.  The dog ear of skin usually does need excision.  Each surgeon will have a different point at...