I had otoplasty 2 days ago, today i removed the bandage but there are still gauzes that are fixed in my ear he told me he will remove them after 6 days, theyre so uncomfortable, any idea why he placed them?
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It really depends on the amount of correction required and the technique utilized. I have used both monofilament and braided suture. From your view point, it's best to find a surgeon who is familiar with the various techniques available and can explain to you why his/her...
Nothing can be said about the final position of the ears just 2 weeks after an otoplasty. You should wait at least 3 months. It is well-known that patients want to have their ears pinned as symmetrically as possible. One should know, nevertheless, that normal non-protruding ears are rarely...
Whether a bandage must be worn after an otoplasty depends on the method of operation. With the traditional methods, it is usual to wear a bandage for one or 2 weeks. There are also surgeons who prescribe a bandage for 3 or 4 weeks.No bandage is necessary with the minimally invasive stitch method.
