Its been 4 weeks now since I had my Otoplasty procedure (excised cartilage, permanent sutures). My ears now have some dry skin and feel a little itchy. I am using ear drops to deal with any build up of wax in my ear canals, but how should I clean the rest (external parts) of my ears and behind them? They are still a little tender and bruised so am very conscious not to touch them. I want to maintain the hygiene of my ears so any advice gratefully received.
I had my surgery done on thursday and since the freezing has worn off my left ear has hurt a little bit (tolerable) but my right ear has been extremely painful. They are both insanely itchy which I'm assuming is due to the wrapping which is still on. My right ear is really swollen but my left ear is not. Is this a problem? I'm seeing my surgeon on Tuesday.
2.3 weeks post op otoplasty Excellent aesthetic result but Im concerned my swelling upper part of ear hasnt settled. Looks like hematoma? Same swelling from the start but I thought would have settled by now Still very tender and itchy. Thank you
I had Otoplasty Summer 2011. The cartilage pulled back behind the ears making them look unnatural. It feels very uncomfortable and tight; I sometimes feel shots of pain to the ear and itchiness. I feel ashamed and disappointed and I dont have the money to pay for another operation to fix the overcorrection, so at this point Im considering cutting the back of my ear where the sutures were made to release where the ear was pinned at least enough to relieve the tightness and get on with my life.