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

September 25, 2017
Asked By:asker123 in Egypt, EG

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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