Hi, Ive done otoplasty 2 months ago and I feel like my scars are very visible. I just wanted to be sure that thats normal scarring and that itll fade soon ? I thought that I could wear my hair up a month after otoplasty but i feel like the scars are too visible from the back..
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April 23, 2016
Answer: If you are happy with your otoplasty from front view, your visible incisions may improve with time.
While some patients (particularly those with an African or Asian ethnicity) are genetically predisposed to keloid formation, sometimes keloids can form because of excess tension on an incision, or just bad luck. Keloids, or lumpy scars that grow beyond the borders of an incision, are typically ...
Thank you for your question. I would advise to keep your head elevated and sleeping on a reclining chair. Don't wear any hats while you are healing. Hope this information helps.
Thank you for your question.Stitches alone will not fix your problem. Skin has grown does into the tear and will prevent healing if the two edges are just stitched together.This can still be fixed with an office procedure but will require removal of the tissue inside of the tear and then moving...