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My ears are over-corrected after an otoplasty. After stitches dissolve, will they spring out?

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hello i recently had otoplasty surgery my ears seems to be over corrected and dont look normal at all i was wondering once the dissovable stitches come out will they spring out at all? i am very concerned and not happy about them. could u please help!

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