I have seen two surgeons for ear lob reduction. Both recommend edge excision. One uses removable stitches along the outer edge of the ear. The other uses dissolvable stitches on the front of the lobe itself. Better in front of lobe or edge of the ear? Which will give a better result? Thank you!
October 21, 2018
Answer: Are dissolvable or non-dissolvable stitches best for earlobe reduction surgery? There is no right answer; beautiful outcomes can be achieved either way. Ultimately, more important than the type of suture utilized will be careful selection of surgeon. Experience and attention to detail will be far more important, when it comes to the final aesthetic outcome achieved. Best wishes.
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October 21, 2018
Answer: Are dissolvable or non-dissolvable stitches best for earlobe reduction surgery? There is no right answer; beautiful outcomes can be achieved either way. Ultimately, more important than the type of suture utilized will be careful selection of surgeon. Experience and attention to detail will be far more important, when it comes to the final aesthetic outcome achieved. Best wishes.
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October 9, 2018
Answer: Which Sutures for Earlobe Reduction? #earlobereduction I now use all absorbable sutures for earlobes. I use these sutures for all earlobe surgery I do. I used to use permanent sutures that needed to be removed by one week, but I have found absorbable (dissolvable) sutures to be just as good, and it avoids my patients having to have sutures removed. I use fast absorbing sutures, that by one week, are usually gone. Therefore, these small dissolvable sutures don't leave behind any bad scarring either. Suture type is really up to the preference of each individual surgeon, so I wouldn't make your decision on which surgeon based on sutures. Best of luck to you!
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October 9, 2018
Answer: Which Sutures for Earlobe Reduction? #earlobereduction I now use all absorbable sutures for earlobes. I use these sutures for all earlobe surgery I do. I used to use permanent sutures that needed to be removed by one week, but I have found absorbable (dissolvable) sutures to be just as good, and it avoids my patients having to have sutures removed. I use fast absorbing sutures, that by one week, are usually gone. Therefore, these small dissolvable sutures don't leave behind any bad scarring either. Suture type is really up to the preference of each individual surgeon, so I wouldn't make your decision on which surgeon based on sutures. Best of luck to you!
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