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Earlobe Repair – Tiny Gap
I underwent earlobe repair surgery on 16 October 2026. However, on 23 October, the initial sutures were completely removed and the earlobe was sutured again from the beginning because the wound had not joined properly. The second set of sutures was removed on 4 November. Now, 15 days after the second repair, the back of my earlobe appears completely closed. However, on the front/side, the lower portion seems to have joined, while the upper portion appears to have a tiny visible gap between the skin edges. The lower portion is reddish, while the upper portion has a dark line. I also attached the photo of my earlobe. 1. Is this wound separation or normal healing? 2. Will the tiny gap close naturally? 3. Does it require any additional treatment? 4. Has the repair healed properly?
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Further evaluation needed Healing will happen gradually
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