I pulled my ear and ripped it apart. Do I need stitches?

There are numerous techniques to performing a successful otoplasty procedure, many of which are based on patient circumstance and surgeon preference.  In my extensive experience with otoplasty, I rarely find it necessary to remove cartilage, as removal can leave irregularities and sharp...

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do contact sports and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Your ears are optimal for reduction without any pinning back. The medial third of the ears is perfect, howeer the upper third is overdeveloped and the lobe (lower third) is large. The lobe reduction is with an horizontal L shaped scar; the upper pole reduction is with a T scar (fleur de lys...

Will vary from surgeon to surgeon and it is always best to get your surgeon's protocols since he/she will be the one dealing with any issues should they arise from resumption of activities.  At 4 weeks out, my patients would be allowed to do as they pleased as long as they heads were not...

Hi Smile123,With just one photo, we may not be able to give the best evaluation, but based on the photo, I agree that your your left ear is relatively large. A  simple ear lobule reduction will be a good option as it will be less invasive, or reduction of the helix and antihelix may also be...

Thank you for the thoughtful question. As you can imagine, every patient is different. Some patients are “completely healed and without discomfort” 6 months after surgery some patients may require a year or longer. You are also correct in that scar maturation takes about one year to occur ( the...