Otoplasty scars and recovery after 8 months (Photo)

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I had otoplasty 8 months ago on both the ears. This is how my ears looks right now. Do these scars and redness appear to be normal? When will they be completely healed? I am afraid of getting keloid scars and want to be very careful and prevent it. I don’t get any itch behind my ears as of yet.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Waldemar Merck, MD · Answer

These scars are normal after a traditional otoplasty. If you had been operated on using the modern, minimally invasive dr Merck stitch method, there would have been no scars.

Ahmet Caymaz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thanks for your question and photos.During the healing process there is a wide range of wound area . Some times more sometimes less, there is always a redness, numbness and swelling. But if you afraid of keloids some anti scars creams and steroid injections will helps you. Close follow-up is sometimes necessary.Wish you best

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