TheRealMeIsHere! 863 Posted October 11, 2014 What is the procedure to remove 'dog ears'? What is the recovery like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keish_lorraine 190 Posted October 11, 2014 What are dog ears? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Magoo 71 Posted October 11, 2014 Hi: Dog ears are a part at the end of your scar line after having abdominoplasty and/or Tummy Tuck. When I had my tummy tuck I had one dog ear. I think after 6 weeks or so the surgeon fixed it in the office. She numbed the area and then made a small incision and made it lay flat again. The only part that hurt was getting the numbing shots. Good luck! Sue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMeIsHere! 863 Posted October 11, 2014 Hi: Dog ears are a part at the end of your scar line after having abdominoplasty and/or Tummy Tuck. When I had my tummy tuck I had one dog ear. I think after 6 weeks or so the surgeon fixed it in the office. She numbed the area and then made a small incision and made it lay flat again. The only part that hurt was getting the numbing shots. Good luck! Sue Thank you Sue, what about recovery while it heals? Any restrictions on activities? How big is incision? How many stitches? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue Magoo 71 Posted October 11, 2014 Hello: Recovery was easy. I think there were probably only 3 stitches and some steri strips. Don't think that I had any restrictions other than keeping steri strips on. She took the stitches out about two weeks later. Good luck! Sue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheRealMeIsHere! 863 Posted October 12, 2014 cool, Sue, thank you for the info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZDee 138 Posted October 15, 2014 dog ears can happen on other procedures too, very common near the elbows of a arm reduction surgery.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
