When will my stitches from otoplasty dissolve?

January 22, 2017
Asked By:emilymatheny in Saint Louis, MO

I had otoplasty done a month ago. I believe they put permanent sutures on the inside to keep my ear permanently pinned, but there are stitches on outside as well. They said these stitches were dissolvable but they are not dissolving or going away. Is this normal, and if not, what should I do?

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
February 6, 2017

Answer: Sutures from otoplasty

Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
February 6, 2017

Answer: Sutures from otoplasty

Stephanie Beidler Teotia, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 25, 2017

Answer: OTOPLASTY NJ

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 25, 2017

Answer: OTOPLASTY NJ

Jeffrey B. Wise, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Recommended reading

Ear Surgery

Everything you need to know about Ear Surgery

  • 97% worth it
  • 671.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $5,604
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Recommended reading

Ear Surgery

Everything you need to know about Ear Surgery

  • 97% worth it
  • 671.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $5,604
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT