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?
March 8, 2011
Answer: Restricted Activity After Otoplasty
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.
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March 8, 2011
Answer: Restricted Activity After Otoplasty
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.
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March 6, 2011
Answer: Trauma to your ears after Otoplasty Surgery could lead to complications for you.
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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March 6, 2011
Answer: Trauma to your ears after Otoplasty Surgery could lead to complications for you.
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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