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1 month post otoplasty, should I continue to wear my headband at night? Does it shape my ears?

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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Jonathan Berman, MD

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. All the best, Dr....

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Jonathan Kulbersh, MD

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...

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Lesley A. Rabach, MD

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.

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Melanie Malone, MD, FACS

If the appearance of your ears is bothersome to you, I think you are a good candidate for Otoplasty.  It is important to discuss your goals with your surgeon and to make a plan together so that they can best deliver the natural result...

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Raj P. TerKonda, MD

Thank you for your question and photographs.   You have a secondary deformity after ear surgery. Based on the second photograph, you had conchal cartilage removed, which is usually done for revision rhinoplasty. You have scarring in the upper conchal bowl.    It also ...

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Dallas Buchanan, MD

Thank you for your question. Although this is not a common question, after any sort of major surgery, it is advisable to avoid any strenuous activity that may cause problems. I would advise discussing this with your plastic surgeon before doing anything that may compromise your results.Best of luck!

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