How soon after otoplasty is it ok bend the ears?

May 5, 2015
Asked By:Dean247 in New York, NY

I had otoplasty a little over six months ago. Both cartilage reduction and placement of permanent sutures to enhance the antihelical fold were done. When is it generally safe to bend the ears forward and twist and pull the ears like they do at the barbershop?

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Answer: OK to bend the ears

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May 6, 2015

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