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When is it okay to pull and bend the ears following otoplasty to pin the ears?

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danhughesMar 8, 2018

I'm 4 months post-op and I was told by my surgeon that there isn't a chance my ears would stick out more if they're pulled. Would pulling or bending the ears at this time effect my aesthetic result?

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Otoplasty is safe under local anesthesia. The local is like a bee sting and then you will feel pressure but not pain during the procedure. You may feel pulling and tugging. Most pain after surgery decreases after 24-48 hours. The entire recover from surgery may take 2-3 weeks. For extremely...

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