I had otoplasty procedure done a little over 3 months ago. I wore my headband for 6 weeks all day and night. Removed only for showers. I don't know if these bumps are from the permanent sutures or the dissolvable sutures that took so long for them to fall off? There were still small pieces sticking out at 8 weeks. Have they healed well so far? My ears don't hurt anymore if I bump them lightly. I have no discomfort or itchiness.
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August 31, 2017
Answer: Otoplasty. Why do I have these bumps behind my ear?
I am sorry to hear about the problem you are experiencing. Although impossible to predict for sure, it is very likely that the involved area will heal over the course of the next few weeks. I would be most concerned about the darkest area (on the helical rim), but you may be pleasa...
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