I had otoplasty 4 months ago (permanent suture no cartilage removal) I had some complications. 1) After surgery I had a permanent suture eroding 2) All skin stitches removed at 19 days 3) Permanet suture removal @ 23 days. Doctor put a new one permanent suture in place and 1 skin stitch 4) 1 skin stitch removal / and the tip of the new permanent suture trimmed @ 28th day 5) I'm @ 16 week (4 month) skin looks bumpy and have white hard texture under skin