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...

I would recommend checking with your surgeon in regards to your activity after otoplasty. Your surgeon has the most information about you and your procedure, and thus can give you the best advice.  In general, if there is no direct pressure on the ears from ride, I do not think there should...

Thank you for your question.  Yes, there are certainly ear reshaping techniques that can reduce the overall size and appearance of your ears.  From your picture alone, I believe that you would be a good candidate.  These techniques also work well in an overall procedure of setting...

I would say the average amount of time for complete healing after otoplasty is about 6-12 months.  There can be variations however, depending on the procedure and the patient.