I was wondering if Mustarde sutures (no cartilage removal)... could be removed to help relax ears that were pulled in a little too tight at the mid/lower levels? The procedure was performed over a year ago...If this is a possible option, how invasive is it to remove the internal sutures? Many thanks in advance for your time reading this and giving me your opinions!!
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There are several variations of otoplasty available to us. Each surgeon performs the procedure in the way that he has had most success in his expereince. Do you believe that there is anyone, other than maybe yourself, more interested in obtaining a good outcome than your own surgeon?Please...
Yes the over reduced ear can be corrected. it depends a great deal on the type of otoplasty that was done the first time. On occasion it might be necessary to graft additional tissue to release the ear from the side of the head. It may even be necessary to graft with...
