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Sinus tract after non surgical otoplasty

saffy22Nov 22, 2024
I had a non surgical otoplasty 3 years ago and I've experienced pain since the procedure. I also have drainage that forms a crust. A plastic surgeon told me I have developed a sinus tract and need a Correction of post auricular sinus tract procedure and the suture and infested tissue removed to stop the low level infection. I have never heard of this and would like some information on this How deep is the incision to remove the tract? Will it change my ear shape? Are there any risks?

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Generally speaking, the upper and mid ear are set back during otoplasty, while the earlobes may be untouched. An additional procedure may be performed to reduce the prominence of the earlobes.

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A face lift can alter the appearance of the ears. The most frequent event is the "smeared ear" where the earlobe is somewhat attached to the face. This can be separated under local anesthesia. What you have there appears to be pull anteriorly right at your ear-face junction and pulling it...

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