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Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can playing rugby and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.
Rugby is a fairly physical game, so risk of injury to your ears following an otoplasty is high. Every patient situation is different, but I typically recommend avoiding contact sports for 6-12 weeks after otoplasty. My timing of recommendation depends on the age of the patient and the type of sport that they want to resume. Make sure to mention this to your surgeon when scheduling your procedure. It's not worth going through this operation and having a suboptimal result because you went back to your sport too soon. Good luck!
Thank you for your question. Rugby is a pretty physical sport, so I would recommend waiting 3-4 months before returning to play. Take care!
It’s unusual for the swelling to get worse 6 weeks after surgery, and it’s concerning that you’re experiencing a burning sensation. Please see your surgeon for an assessment.
3.5 weeks is still a bit early following surgery. I usually at this point recommend that my patients apply a scar ointment and gentle massage. You will have a better idea of how things are healing at 3-4 months following the procedure. I encourage you to contact your surgeon with...
Far more important than the technique is the skill and experience of your plastic surgeon. Choose your surgeon rather than the technique and let them explain why one technique may be better than another. See the below link on some suggestions on finding the most qualified Plastic Surgeon for y...