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Touching of ears after otoplasty - am I panicking too much?

April 12, 2019
Asked By:Vivisense in Great Britain, GB

I had bilateral Otoplasty about 12 days ago where cartilage was excised and permanent sutures inserted. Whilst I am really cautious with my ears post Op, it is impossible not to touch and brush against them doing daily things like drying hair after a shower, putting on/removing clothing, shaving my head with an electric shaver, and even when fixing my head band at night. Whilst the contact with my ears is not aggressive and non painful, am I being unduly worried that i am affecting my results.

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