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!
April 5, 2011
Answer: Otoplasty
Yes, if dissolvable sutures were used, over-correction is necessary because the ear will relax back once the sutures dissolve. In order to see an improvement, the doctor must over correct. When I perform an Otoplasty, I use permanent sutures. As a result, over-correction is not necessary and the results are permanent.
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April 5, 2011
Answer: Otoplasty
Yes, if dissolvable sutures were used, over-correction is necessary because the ear will relax back once the sutures dissolve. In order to see an improvement, the doctor must over correct. When I perform an Otoplasty, I use permanent sutures. As a result, over-correction is not necessary and the results are permanent.
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March 27, 2011
Answer: Overdone Otoplasty: Don't have to live with it.
Nearly all Otoplasty techniques rely upon permanent sutures in the cartilages to hold them in place. Exploring the repair, re-doing the sutures may be all that is required. It would be wise to obtain the original operative report to see exactly how it was done the first time.
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March 27, 2011
Answer: Overdone Otoplasty: Don't have to live with it.
Nearly all Otoplasty techniques rely upon permanent sutures in the cartilages to hold them in place. Exploring the repair, re-doing the sutures may be all that is required. It would be wise to obtain the original operative report to see exactly how it was done the first time.
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