Getting Hit on the Ear After Otoplasty?

February 11, 2013
Asked By:macdreboi

It has been 7 weeks since the otoplasty procedure so I resumed my contact sports. Well I got hit with the ball and got elbowed pretty hard on my ear. I stopped playin since the elbow hit, since I could still feel the sensation. My quetion is, should I worry? Will my ear's stiches weaken or just break apart? This is my concern, hope to hear some responses

Answers (7)

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Answer: Otoplasty

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
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Answer: Otoplasty

Ozge Ergun, MDPlastic Surgeon
February 14, 2013

Answer: If your ear looks fine after your trauma, your Otoplasty sutures are likely still intact.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 14, 2013

Answer: If your ear looks fine after your trauma, your Otoplasty sutures are likely still intact.

Eric M. Joseph, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2013

Answer: Otoplasty and trauma 7 weeks later

March 3, 2013

Answer: Otoplasty and trauma 7 weeks later

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February 18, 2013

Answer: Recovery after otoplasty, Contact sports

February 18, 2013

Answer: Recovery after otoplasty, Contact sports

February 14, 2013

Answer: Que sera sera: trauma after otoplasty

February 14, 2013

Answer: Que sera sera: trauma after otoplasty

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