I am worried about my right ear. It is very bruised and swollen still and I have blisters on top of and behind my ear. Also there are a few stitches visible and I don't know if this is normal? My left ear has no bruisng or blisters and looks fine. Does my right ear appear to be healing ok after 6 days from the photos??
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Based on your photos, that appears to be a bit of swollen tissue from recent surgery and nearby stitches. Your sutures are the type that will be removed and after that you can begin some massage to the scar to help it soften and settle. A scar gel like Stratacel can also be helpful...
Hi there and thank you for your interest. The shape of your ears has been changed during surgery. Very often, an additional suture is placed to bring the ear closer to the head. The headband is meant to protect your ears, especially when sleeping at night. Wearing the head band will make sure,...
I understand your concerns. After an otoplasty, the ears should be in the
position placed at the time of surgery even with the swelling. Occasionally ears will become a little more
prominent. This may be a result of the
suture becoming loose or coming through the cartilage...