What should I do about a stitch that is coming out from otoplasty that was done forty years ago? (photos)

August 7, 2016
Asked By:Holy Ear in Madison, TN

The stitch on the left ear started working its way out about 15 years after surgery. My Doctor at the time pulled it out and I have a small round indentation where the stitch came out. Now Forty years after surgery on my right ear in the exact same place it is happening again. I keep having bouts with MRSA , not sure if I should have this one pulled out or just keep it clean and let it work its way out on its own. My glasses are really irritating it.

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