After ear surgery can I let water fall in the ear?

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Example : when showering can i wash my hair?

Carlos L. Wolf, MD · Answer

Every doctor has a different idea of when ears can be wet after surgery. I generally tell my patients that they can wer their ears are approximately one week after surgery. After wetting their  ears I suggest patients dry their east immediately. as always, you should ask your own doctor before changing plans.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Yes, you will be able to let water fall in and around your ears after otoplasty surgery. Your plastic surgeon will guide you when it comes to timing to return to specific activities however. Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.

Waldemar Merck, MD · Answer

It depends on the method with which you had your ears pinned. If it was the minimally invasive Merck stitch method, you can already wash your hair and get water on your ears 2 days after the operation. If you were operated on with a traditional method, this is not possible until much later. You should ask your surgeon about that.

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