I am concerned about how will the stitches and scars on my ear and head look after this procedures. I would deeply appreciate some help by sending me some pictures. I am a dance student and usually my hair is pulled behind my ears on a ballet bun. I worry that my teacher and co students will be able to notice the scars left from these two types of grafting. Please let me know and provie me with some pics as this is truly important for me Could these be treated with Fraxel and how long after?
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If you don't have an appointment with your surgeon this week, get one. This does look like swelling that is normal but there's not usually much bruising. The thing you want to avoid is a fluid collection because this can result in scarring or a lumpiness to the ear....
Thanks for the question. As all aesthetic operations, there is a risk of bleeding and infection in the early period. After the healing process, asymmetry, irregularities and stitching problems seen very rare. I wish you all the best.
Infants ears can be molded in order to reduce the size, but after about 4 wks of age, surgery is the best and only way to reduce the size. While no one likes to hear the "s word" (i.e., "surgery"), its worth a consultation with a plastic surgeon, as the procedure itself may not...
