Are dissolvable or non-dissolvable stitches best for earlobe reduction surgery? (Photos)

October 6, 2018
Asked By:EmmaWoodhouse in Napa, CA

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!

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