Will Stitches Fixed Torn Cartilage at the Top of my Ear?

As long as the cartilage was not displaced, skin sutures should be adequate. Appropriate antibiotics should be administered with consideration for an IV dose if the cartilage was involved. For simple wound care, cleanse 3 times a day with half strength peroxide followed by bacitracin ointment, if not allergic. Seek attention ASAP for increased swelling, redness, drainage or fever.

I am sorry to hear about your accident.  Ear lacerations treated with appropriate technique can yield good outcomes.  Whether your treatment was appropriate depends on the extent of your laceration.  Time will tell about the outcome.  Post op care for lacerations vary, I recommend you to clean the laceration with dilute hydrogen perioxide for a couple of days then you may shower and use dial antibacterial soap.

Good Luck

Dr. ES

Without pictures or an exam, it is hard to give specific advice.  Ear lacerations can be partial thickness in which only one layer of stitches is required.  If they are full thickness, then three layers are required to repair the skin on both sides and the cartilage in between.  If there was no loss of tissue, then you should do well.  Just keep the sutures clean and make sure you have them removed in about 7 days.  Good luck.