After an otoplasty surgery will I ever be okay to train martial arts?

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Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Thank you for submitting your questions. Usually you can return to martial arts 6 - 8 weeks after your otoplasty. However if your martial arts includes contact kicks above the shoulders, you should wear protective headgear that includes protection of your ears. I would suggest you speak to your Board-certified plastic surgeon for the best results.

David C. Pearson, MD · Answer

After otoplasty it's important not to allow anyone to strike or forcefully pull on your ears...EVER...unless you want to risk disrupting some of the sutures that help maintain the shape and position of the ear. However, with proper headgear that protects the ears from such forces, you should otherwise be able to train in quite a number of martial arts. But take a look at how many wrestlers' and MMA fighters' ears look who haven't taken such precautions and they haven't even had aesthetic surgery on them.All the best,--DCPPearson Facial Plastic Surgery®

Kapil Saigal, MD, FACS · Answer

After otoplasty surgery we are recommending no contact sports for 6 weeks although normal exercises allowed after just 2 weeks.  Specifically for martial arts I would recommend at least 2-3 months to avoid pulling on the postauricular incision however it would be best discussed this with your surgeon specifically.  Best of luck to you.

Lorelei Grunwaldt, MD · Answer

I recommend my patients avoid contact sports for 6 weeks after surgery.  Then if they were going to do martial arts, I would recommend a headband to protect the ears for another 2 months.

Waldemar Merck, MD · Answer

If you have your ears pinned with the Dr Merck Stitch Method, it is possible to resume training in all martial arts immediately after the operation with the exception of professional wrestling.

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