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It is always best to check with your particular surgeon when asking questions about activities after surgery. In general, using earbuds should not affect surgery done for pinning back ears (otoplasty) so I would not see a problem using them anytime after surgery.
Your surgeon knows the specifics about you and the scope of the surgery. Therefore, he or she is best able to guide you with this type of question. Depending on how risk averse, the surgeon is he or she may recommend that you wait a few weeks before using earbuds.
Thanksin the first few weeks least manipulation means less risk of infection!bwJ TaheryOtolaryngologist / facial Plastic SurgeonChesterUK
Placing earbuds does not require manipulation of the pinna (ear itself). As long as you are gentle inserting them, you should be able to use earbuds immediately following surgery.Best, Stephanie Power MD, MSc, FRCSC
Without examining you it's difficult to be sure but unless you heard or felt a pop then I'm sure everything is fine. At this point to have a little pressure on the posterior of the ear is probably safe. If you are concerned then you should book an appointment with your surgeon to be reexamined....
Your surgeon is the one who is best able to guide you on exercise post surgery as he or she knows the scope of the surgery and the specifics about you. Typically, you can begin light exercise at about 3 weeks, and you will be able to ramp up activity per the direction of your surgeon.
Every surgeon will have a slightly different protocol for post op care for the presidency censures they perform so asking your surgeon is best. Personally, I have patients remove their dressing the first day after surgery and just wash the area daily and apply an antibiotic ointment twice a day...
