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Scar and puckering. I’m 3.5 months post surgery and this is how my ear is currently looking. Advice? (photos)

004278Mar 3, 2019
I’ve been massaging and using silicone gel for almost 2 months. Should I be concerned? The bottom of both my ears seems elongated and have puckering left ear only. My plastic surgeon has been attentive and suggests I may need a scar revision. Seeking any thoughts or suggestions.

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Dr. Connie Hiers, MD, FACS
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Answered on Mar 12, 2019
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Dr. Matt Erdmann, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS (Plast)
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