I want to have my ears pinned back and was wondering if i would still be able to participate in contact sports such as boxing if i had this done?
Answer: Actibity restrictions after otoplasty
Activity and sports are restricted afer surgery to allow uninterrupted healing in the ears' new positions which are maintained entirely by stitches. AS the healing proceeds, typically for about 6 weeks, activity can be increased and return to normal.
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Activity and sports are restricted afer surgery to allow uninterrupted healing in the ears' new positions which are maintained entirely by stitches. AS the healing proceeds, typically for about 6 weeks, activity can be increased and return to normal.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Otoplasty Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do boxing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Otoplasty Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do boxing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
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April 14, 2014
Answer: Avoid Contact Sports for 6-8 Weeks Following Otoplasty It’s not unusual for younger patients who undergo otoplasty to participate in sports. These patients are usually eager to return to athletics as soon as possible following otoplasty. In most cases patients are advised to avoid contact sports for 6-8 weeks and non-contact sports for 2 to 3 weeks following otoplasty. Boxing, kick boxing and wrestling represent special situations since the ears can suffer significant trauma with these sports. For this reason, these sports should not be resumed for 3 to 4 months following surgery and head gear should be worn whenever possible. If you’re an athlete who’s considering otoplasty, it’s important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to give you specific information about when it’s safe to participate in sports.
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Answer: Avoid Contact Sports for 6-8 Weeks Following Otoplasty It’s not unusual for younger patients who undergo otoplasty to participate in sports. These patients are usually eager to return to athletics as soon as possible following otoplasty. In most cases patients are advised to avoid contact sports for 6-8 weeks and non-contact sports for 2 to 3 weeks following otoplasty. Boxing, kick boxing and wrestling represent special situations since the ears can suffer significant trauma with these sports. For this reason, these sports should not be resumed for 3 to 4 months following surgery and head gear should be worn whenever possible. If you’re an athlete who’s considering otoplasty, it’s important to discuss this issue with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to give you specific information about when it’s safe to participate in sports.
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May 19, 2010
Answer: Contact sports and otoplasty
After otoplasty it is a good idea to avoid getting the ears smacked for a month or so. This typically means no boxing, wrestling, cage fighting, etc. Long-term the ears are fine for any kind of sport.
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Answer: Contact sports and otoplasty
After otoplasty it is a good idea to avoid getting the ears smacked for a month or so. This typically means no boxing, wrestling, cage fighting, etc. Long-term the ears are fine for any kind of sport.
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May 17, 2009
Answer: It all depends on how long ago you had Otoplasty It all depends on how long ago you had the procedure. Your wound slowly accumulates its previous strength but it will never be as strong as it was. The max strength that you get compared to native untouched skin or tissue is 89%. This is based on studies that test wound strength through tension experiments that test at what point a wound was likely to come a part. After your procedure, you will gain 60% at 6 weeks, 80% at 6 months, and 88-89% at 2 years. So, it takes a while to regain most of the strength back. This is important to know when you start exercising after your procedure. Contact sports is okay especially if you wear head gear. There is no exact answer to which contact sport is or is no okay. The more trauma the worst the damage that you can create to your ears. Otoplasty is dependent most of the time from sutures earlier on and then later scarring that holds the ear in place. Trauma early on based on the above information and previous studies is worse than if it happens later.
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Answer: It all depends on how long ago you had Otoplasty It all depends on how long ago you had the procedure. Your wound slowly accumulates its previous strength but it will never be as strong as it was. The max strength that you get compared to native untouched skin or tissue is 89%. This is based on studies that test wound strength through tension experiments that test at what point a wound was likely to come a part. After your procedure, you will gain 60% at 6 weeks, 80% at 6 months, and 88-89% at 2 years. So, it takes a while to regain most of the strength back. This is important to know when you start exercising after your procedure. Contact sports is okay especially if you wear head gear. There is no exact answer to which contact sport is or is no okay. The more trauma the worst the damage that you can create to your ears. Otoplasty is dependent most of the time from sutures earlier on and then later scarring that holds the ear in place. Trauma early on based on the above information and previous studies is worse than if it happens later.
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