Cartilage Piercing Ok After Otoplasty?

Many otoplasty procedures have permanent sutures around the helix and anti-helix to help develop the antihelical fold.  The suture can be quite close to the rim.  The biggest theoretic issue is introducing an infection on a permanent suture through a helical piercing.  Some surgeons use scoring techniques as well.  If a piercing enters a hits an already weak cartilage, there is a risk, albeit low of fracturing the ear and changing the appearance of the outer rim.

Overall message, more than likely you will be alright but check with your surgeon on acceptable position for ear piercing.  

Otoplasy is a wonderful procedure for reshaping the ears.  Once the results have healed into place, the cartilage should maintain the position forever.  Theoretically, after 2 months it is safe to pierce your helix; however, there is no guarantee it won't cause a problem.  Piercing through the cartilage always has a higher risk for infection.  Also, the piercing could accidentally cut through one of the sutures in the ear which could reverse the nice result.  If you must have it done, be sure to go to a piercing place that uses sterile techniques and has a good reputation.

At this point, your previous otoplasty should not pose a problem with  obtaining a piercing. Make your choices carefully remembering that your aesthetic tastes may change with time.

Best wishes.