I had otoplasty 3 days ago and I'm now wearing a stretchy cloth headband that was provided my PS. I'm not sure if it's too tight or its supposed to feel like some pressure. The pain isn't awful its more of an annoying throbbing and I feel like the headband is rubbing my ear. Should I switch to something else that isn't so tight?
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We routinely ask our patients to avoid strenuous physical activity, such as lifting weights, for at least three weeks after surgery. We also ask patients to avoid contact soprts, such as wrestling or football, for a total of six weeks after surgery. It is important to check with your doctor and...
Sometimes fluid can get into the ear canal after surgery - e.g. blood or antiseptic fluid - making it feel the way you're describing, such as when you 'get water in your ear' in a pool. If it doesn't resolve on its own, be sure to follow up with your plastic surgeon and they can address it for...
I am absolutely against this, I do never ever use permanent sutures in otoplasties, since the consequence is ALWAYS what you are clearly depicting.Find a surgeon who can remove them under local in an office based procedure.
