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Do I need surgery to fix failed otoplasty or will time heal?

Ryan1010
I had double ear otoplasty in March and my left ear's PDS sutures were not strong enough to hold after 7 weeks of headband. I felt pain and my ear was moving away from my head. Also went numb and blocked. I have worn a headband for another 8 weeks. My ear has regained feeling but still feels like it can't hold itself without the headband. The doctor who performed the surgery said to wear a headband for 3-6 months for the sutures to be absorbed, but I don't know if I can trust this will work.

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