Sleeping with travel pillow, 12 days post otoplasty. Advice?

Question

I am not sleeping well at all, as I am a side sleeper. I have been properly elevated since my op day. But I need to sleep. I have bought myself a memory foam travel pillow that goes around the neck. I had an idea of using the hole in the middle to place my ear so I am not laying on it. Am I ok to sleep flat?

Marco Carmona, MD · Answer

Hi. 
Thank you for your question. It is actually not necessary to sleep in an evaluated position after an otoplasty. I only recommend my patients to use a head band at night for the first month after the surgery.
Best regards 
Dr Marco Carmona MD

Rachel A. Ruotolo, MD, FACS · Answer

I usually let my patients sleep in whatever position that is comfortable, as long as  they are wearing a headband over their ears.  I have my patients wear the headband for 3 months at night.  I hope this helps.  Good luck!

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Sleeping with travel pillow, 12 days post otoplasty. Advice?

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