Can I Still Kickbox After Otoplasty?

Question

My ears stick out and I am consedring having otoplasty. I wanted to know if I could still kickbox ,and have otoplasty.

	I saw this question about boxing and otoplasty. Some doctors say yes ,and some say no.

	What are the chances of something going wrong? Will protective headgear protect the ear from being harmed? If I wait longer than the six weeks of healing time will it be safer to continue kickboxing?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do boxing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

I also would tell you (if you were my patient) to NOT Kickbox after surgery.  If you are spending the time and money for a cosmetic result, you should want to do what you can to keep that result and trauma to the area can cause problems and recurrence (you would have to do revisionary surgery).  Think about it and see when the time is right for you.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Dear Shreveport,

	As you can see, you get many different opinions on the subject.  I can understand how you would like an otoplasty if you don't like the way your ears look.  I also understand that we all want to live our lives the way we want.  If you do decide to get the procedure, you should understand the risks thoroughly.  You should give your ears at least few months (6 or so) to heal so that the sutures won't be undone by the trauma.

	Maybe it'll make you a better kickboxer if you know you have to dodge more...

	best,

	Nima Shemirani

Jacob D. Steiger, MD · Answer

Otoplasty surgery is performed to pin back the ears. Surgery involves cartilage sculpting techniques that reshape the ears.  After surgery it is important to refrain from vigorous physical activity, especially those where you risk hitting your ears.  

	During the otoplasty recovery and at least the first 6 months after surgery, a bad blow to the ear can result in pulling and breaking of sutures that are vital to maintaining the ears shape.  I advise my patients to either refrain from these activities or wear a headband when performing such activities in order to prevent the ear being pulled on. The will make a big difference in the results after otoplasty surgery. Obviously you should consult with the surgeon that performs your procedure and follow their opinion as this will depend on what is done to the ear during surgery.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

Your ears would be delicate for 3 months or longer after Otoplasty Surgery. Ear trauma after Otoplasty Surgery could lead to hematoma, infection, loss of correction, or possibly ear deformity: "cauliflower ear deformity".

	You may want to consider holding off on surgery until you're no longer kick boxing.

	Regards from NJ:

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