The absorbable sutures depending upon their material usually absorb in 2 – 6 months. Usually the sutures that are used to hold the cartilage are strong enough and are made of permanent suture material so that they don’t dissolve and have a long lasting results.
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This asymmetry is caused by a lack of plication of your right anthelical fold (the curve in the middle of the ear). The Earfold Implant (a memory fold alloy clip placed between the skin and the cartilage, on the anterior surface) is...
Thanks for sending in your photos. The swelling and redness in your ears after 3 weeks is probably normal. If you feel pain and there is drainage, then an infection is worrisome. Avoid manipulating your ears like wearing headphones, a tight hat, or constantly wearing and removing glasses or...