Chance of ear re-protruding years after Otoplasty due to injury? Advice?

Question

Hoping someone can calm my anxiety. I had Otoplasty done about 16 years ago and had little to no complications after. Last week as I was getting into my car, I banged my left ear REALLY hard on the top of the window. There has been no visible sign of injury, but my ear was sore for a couple days after, and ever since there have been very strong pulling/stretching sensations in the ear. What are these that I’m feeling? Could my ear be trying to “pop” back out?

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

By this time your ear should be resilient enough to resist the effects of a hit. The sensations you’re feeling may be swelling, but it’s difficult to say without an exam. If you are concerned you should see your surgeon for an assessment.

Anthony Farole, DMD · Answer

You need not worry about relapse of your otoplsdty done 16 years ago. The ear is long healed and will not relapse. It is impossible to tell without a clinical examination what your pulling sensations cause is. If you are concerned see a surgeon to help answer those questions.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you did any damage you would be able to see it. Only time will tell but I think it will be fine. You probably just bruised your ear but didn’t damage the surgery

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