Ear Otoplasty - Do I Have to Be Careful with my Ears All my Life?

November 13, 2010
Asked By:7410anon in fresno

Hi, it's been exactly 4 months since my procedure and I'm very careful my ears don't hurt very bad but it's still a little uncomfortable. Till when can I be comfortable with my ears? What if my ear gets pulled? When is it safe ? I'm worried about me sleeping wrong where my ear is folded and things like that. When should I be comfortable? Or is it going to be like this my whole life?

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September 30, 2016

Answer: Your ears are not likely going to change much, 4 months after your Otoplasty Surgery.

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September 30, 2016

Answer: Your ears are not likely going to change much, 4 months after your Otoplasty Surgery.

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April 24, 2018

Answer: Careful with ears after otoplasty

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April 14, 2014

Answer: Recovery & Healing Process Following Otoplasty

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April 14, 2014

Answer: Recovery & Healing Process Following Otoplasty

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May 23, 2016

Answer: Protruding stitch (suture) after otoplasty (ear pinning)

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May 23, 2016

Answer: Protruding stitch (suture) after otoplasty (ear pinning)

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January 7, 2011

Answer: You can return to normal activity post Otoplasty

January 7, 2011

Answer: You can return to normal activity post Otoplasty