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

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. 

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®

Thank you for your question. This would be a question to discuss with your surgeon in detail. Keep in mind that it will take weeks to months to fully heal. However activities will be limited post surgery.