Suture removed 11 years after ear pinning.

non dissolving sutures are often used in otoplasty.It is not a great surprise therefore to see the stitch come out a few years later. In terms of the prominence, I don't believe the stitch was holding anything 7 years after surgery and is therefore very unlikely to be the cause of any new protrusion. As to what is the cause, I can't tell you but be assured, it is very difficult to see ear asymmetry unless you look straight ahead and few people look at you directly from the front, only you in the mirror.Hope that helps. Adam Goodwin