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Howard Rosenberg, MD - Cosmetic Surgery

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Questions in the Cosmetic Surgery forum are answered by Dr. Howard Rosenberg. Topics include bariatric surgery reconstruction, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cosmetic or reconstructive surgery, face lift, nose reconstruction, and tummy tucks.

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undissolvable stitches

by vladimir6677, Oct 29, 2009 05:25AM

i had ear surgery on January 2007, i thought everything was ok,but 4-5 months later some stitches breaking out my skin on the back of my ear.i can fell them and also i can see some little bumps as well.sometime them are sore. can u please give me advise what to do. Thank you

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by Howard Rosenberg, MD

, Oct 29, 2009 10:27AM

Go back to the surgeon who placed the sutures and have him/her evaluate your ear and possibly remove the sutures.

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