I can't hear out of my right ear after Otoplasty five days ago?Is this normal?

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Five days ago I had otoplasty done. My right ear was bigger than my left ear, so I am assuming more work went into that ear. I can barely hear out of it. When i have nothing covering my ear, it feels and sounds as if cotton is stuffed all in it. My surgeon called an ear doctor and i see him in four days. I also have been taking Ibuprofen to help with the swelling. Anyone have a similar situation or can help me understand why I cannot hear that well still?

Tanveer Janjua, MD · Answer

There are two possible mechanisms.1. Some blood got into the ear canal during surgery and dried up and is now blocking the hearing. 2. The posterior (back) wall of the ear canal was pushed forward during surgery (a known complication) and is blocking some of the hearing. The ear doctor should be able to tell. If it is dry blood, that is easy to remove. If it is the narrowing of the canal from back wall being pushed forward then you need surgical correction through the same incision that was used for Otoplasty. RegardsDr. J

Michael I. Echavez, MD · Answer

It is sometimes possible to have dried blood in the ear after otoplasty, which can affect the hearing.  This is the most likely cause of your hearing loss but an exam of your ear would be needed to determine the cause.

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