It's been 3 months after I got an otoplasty procedure. I was wondering if these little bumps (where the dissolvable suture was) will go away? If not, is it safe for me to get my ears pierced so that I could cover these bumps? Thank you
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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.
I am sorry to hear about uour difficulties. The single most important step will be to choose an experienced surgeon. Choosing someone with an ear reconstruction practice would be a start.
In general tge main advantage of waiying is to allow post surgical inflamation to settle to avoid bleeding....
