Doctor Recommendation for Macrotia Surgery

Otoplasty is an excellent procedure used to correct aesthetically unpleasing ears.  Numerous surgical procedures are used to correct ear protrusion. The selection of procedures is based on the underlying cause of the protrusion. Some patients benefit from placing simple stitches in the ear...

I often use dissolvable sutures because:  1)  Finding a date to remove sutures can be hard  2)  Nobody enjoys removing sutures  3)  Evidence exists that healing is similar. If sutures are left in too long, they may or may not lead to rail-road track type scarring....

Otoplasty involves the placement of sutures to pin back an overprojected ear.  These sutures are typically the nonabsorbable permanent type.  Usually these sutures are encapsulated in scar if placed correctly.  However, it is well known that they may work themselves out and...

There is frequently some recurrence that occurs with otoplasty.  For this reason, many surgeons over-correct the pushback. There are often permanent sutures and cartilage work that is done to minimize recurrence.  The dissolvable sutures are more frequently used on skin closure. The...

I have treated thousands of keloid scars and feel that conservative but regimented treatments work best.  Begin with an examination and then discuss non-surgical options with your expert surgeon. Raffy Karamanoukian, Los Angeles

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do boxing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.