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Should the sutures behind the ear after an otoplasty be removed?

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Hi there i had an otoplasty 20 months ago.The last few months something black and thin has surfaced threw my ear's skin.I think the are sutures that just came on top.My question is should they be removed and is there a danger that this could cause an infection?

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