Odd question, but how long after otoplasty could I ride roller coasters? I got my surgery done four days ago and am healing well. However, my family is planning a trip to the theme park in four weeks and I'm wondering if I can participate in the rides? Or maybe just do the ones without the overhead harness? Thank you for entertaining my question.
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Hi Smile123,With just one photo, we may not be able to give the best evaluation, but based on the photo, I agree that your your left ear is relatively large. A simple ear lobule reduction will be a good option as it will be less invasive, or reduction of the helix and antihelix may also be...
Thank you for the thoughtful question. As you can imagine, every patient is different. Some patients are “completely healed and without discomfort” 6 months after surgery some patients may require a year or longer. You are also correct in that scar maturation takes about one year to occur ( the...
