4 Months since otoplasty, developing hypertrophic or keloid scar? Advice please...! (Photo)

December 21, 2014
Asked By:salud111 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

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December 22, 2014

Answer: Otoplasty

December 22, 2014

Answer: Otoplasty

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