Ear Otoplasty Stitching - when Does It Come Out?

July 28, 2010
Asked By:7410anon in fresno

i had my procedure done 16 days ago and my cosmetic stitching didnt come all the way out yet, is that normal? when does it usually come off?

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February 11, 2017

Answer: I typically remove Otoplasty skin sutures 7 days after surgery.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 11, 2017

Answer: I typically remove Otoplasty skin sutures 7 days after surgery.

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Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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April 15, 2014

Answer: Sutures From Otoplasty May Be Removed In 7-10 Days

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 15, 2014

Answer: Sutures From Otoplasty May Be Removed In 7-10 Days

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 4, 2010

Answer: Timing of suture removal after Otopasty (ear pinning surgery) 7-12 days for non-absorbable sutures

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 4, 2010

Answer: Timing of suture removal after Otopasty (ear pinning surgery) 7-12 days for non-absorbable sutures

Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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August 12, 2010

Answer: It depends on what kind of sutures were used for your Otoplasty

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August 12, 2010

Answer: It depends on what kind of sutures were used for your Otoplasty

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August 1, 2010

Answer: Otoplasty sutures

August 1, 2010

Answer: Otoplasty sutures

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