My left ear has what I can only describe as a hole on the anti helix/concha, it scabs over but when I shower comes off, its red and swollen and I clean it twice a day as its just started to produce discharge. At the top of my ear, behind the helix, is a suture sticking out about a centimetre, looked earlier and surrounding it was a pus filled spot, again this is also swollen and hurts to the touch. Could this be suture extrusion? Should I go see my surgeon due to infection or will both be okay?
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August 19, 2013
Answer: Hole in front of ear after otoplasty | ear pinning | ear plastic surgery
August 19, 2013
Answer: Hole in front of ear after otoplasty | ear pinning | ear plastic surgery