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When will stitches behind my ear dissolve after otoplasty? (photo)

asker123Sep 25, 2017
I have done otoplasty roughly 1 month and half ago. And these stitches are still behind my ears until now. They are fairly noticable. Can I try to remove them?

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Leslie Irvine, MD

Dear Cowboys2017, An otoplasty (or ear reshaping surgery) could help correct the shape of your ears.  There are many different techniques that can be used, and most likely you would need some sutures with either scoring or removal of a little bit of cartilage, ideally through...

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Andrew G. Silver, MD

Hi zul, I can see why you are concerned, but without knowing what your ears looked like before the surgery, it is tough to put together what was done. Most commonly, the goal of an otoplasty is making an appropriate antihelical fold. I don’t clearly see this in your result photos. You s...

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Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC

You should ask your surgeon, as each surgeon has their own post-op recommendations. However, in my opinion, I would think it’s a little too early at this point. You should wait at least a couple of months for the ears to strengthen before doing anything that involves bending or touching the ears.

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