I had an otoplasty one month ago.The doctor told me to wear a light headband for one month especially at night.Here i am now..one month after surgery and i was wondering should i wear the headband for a bit longer at night or will my ears be ok at this point and there is no danger of hurting them while i sleep. Also does the headband contributes to the ear's shape or is it just the surgery?Thank you.
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It is recommended that patients wear a headband while they sleep to ensure optimal healing for at least four weeks post-op. However, if it is not painful to sleep on the ear, it is probably alright. I would discuss this situation with your surgeon to ensure ideal results.
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During the first week after an otoplasty, you should be wearing a head dressing to keep pressure on the ear to protect the ears and prevent a hematoma. Swelling in the ear after an otoplasty should be minor. If you ear appears very swollen, you need to see your otoplasty surgeon ASAP. You ma...
The two things are unrelated. As long as there is no contact with your ears during masturbation, then there should be no harm done. The otoplasty recovery definitely takes several months overall.
