What is this weird feeling after otoplasty?

The purpose of the headband is to protect the ears from bending back or folding on the pillow while you sleep. The actual result of your otoplasty is from the surgery itself. Ask your surgeon if they want you to wear it longer than one month. The rate of your healing may effect the decision.

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....

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.

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...

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 ...