Clogged ear after otoplasty?

This doesn't happen often but is most likely due to a small amount of blood that settled in your ear canal. This can be easily removed in the office. I would recommend calling your surgeon's office to schedule that ASAP. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hi PSquestions. The feeling of being clogged up can be from irritation to the ear drum from blood or an antiseptic that is used to help cleanse before surgery. Other causes include pressure difference as a result of general anesthesia (like what happens on an airplane ascent or descent).  If it doesn't resolve soon, have a follow-up visit with your Plastic surgeon so that he or she may have a look with an otoscope. Good luck!

It is possible that you may have had some blood in your ear during the procedure, and when this dries, it could cause a clogged feeling in the ear.  If you don't find that it is improving over time, you should contact your surgeon.  Alternatively, it could also be caused from some eustachian tube congestion, which should also improve over time.