Hi! I have had multiple cholesteatoma and various other ear surgeries. One being a radical mastoidectomy. The last 2 years I've been getting headaches and was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. Even after all my ear surgeries I still end up with infections in my ears and sinuses. I do have chronic pain in my ear. I've had between 25-30 tubes put in. I also have my inner ear bones replaced. I have had my adenoids taken out. Now I've been diagnosed with a large septum bone spur.
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April 26, 2016
Answer: Septoplasty for deviated septum and bone spur removal
Seems a well done incision, correct location and good technique of suture; the scar is in maturation, red and itchi, the typcal stuff, no worries, will improve.
While some patients (particularly those with an African or Asian ethnicity) are genetically predisposed to keloid formation, sometimes keloids can form because of excess tension on an incision, or just bad luck. Keloids, or lumpy scars that grow beyond the borders of an incision, are typically ...
Thank you for your question. I would advise to keep your head elevated and sleeping on a reclining chair. Don't wear any hats while you are healing. Hope this information helps.
