I had my ears pinned back (otoplasty) 11 years ago I have a stitch remaining in the back of my ear. After having the surgery to pin my ears back 10 days later I had the appointment for the stitches to be removed however the nurse was unable to remove one of the stitches from my left ear and advised it would work it’s way out on it’s own. This hasn’t happened and I have repeatedly tried to remove by cutting it down and pulling with tweezers with no luck. Now it’s starting to burst thru the front of my ear and is tender. How would this be removed?
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Your concern is quite common after otoplasty. I have my patients wear a headband at night for 3 months following surgery so that don't accidentally bend their ear. This often provides them with reassurance at night as well. Some patients choose to wear the headband beyond 3 months, because it...
The top of your ears should still be brought closer to your head. The gentlest way of doing this is with the Dr Merck Stitch Method as the ear is not cut open but only treated with needle prick points and stitches.
