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As for headphones, I tell patients that they can use their headphones 1 month after surgery. Nowadays most people are happier using "earbuds" than headphones. My own children say they are "cooler", not just fashionably cooler but temperaturely cooler. Ears get hot under the headphones.
It is best to follow up with your surgeon in regards to what you can do after otoplasty surgery. Normally, after 1 month post-op (if no complications), you would be able to do most anything.
Otoplasty often is performed with suture techniques. A common suture use for the reshaping of the ear cartilage is called mersilene which is a non absorbable braided suture. This suture is not removed unless it extrudes an uncommnon but recognized complication of otoplasty. The...
Your ears appear to be too "flattened" and too close to your head. This may be from abnormal healing, excessive skin excision, or from sutures. To correct this deformity requires a consultation with your doctor to evaluate what issue exists. There are several minor procedures to...
LIve Video Otoplasty Revision can be done on one ear and on an ear that has already been worked on before. Going to someone experienced in otoplasty is helpful. You can do one side and this is not a problem. Working on the ear that has already been done before typically is okay. You would...
