Is Sun Bad for the Ear After Otoplasty?

There is little evidence to support the effectiveness of scar gels.  However, some have proven to be harmful to healing of the incision.  In the face of a red, painful incision, I would seek immediate evaluation by your surgeon to rule out an infection or abnormal healing response.

The reason various doctors give different answers is that the question requires one to weigh the desire of re-piercing the ear versus the strength of the repair. The human body heals by laying down a protein called collagen.  This collagen then undergoes chemical cross-linking to...

It sounds like your surgeon placed absorbable sutures behind your ears, and most of them likely fell out by now. If there are a few remaining stitches that are bothering you, visit your surgeon and he'll remove the rest. I hope this is helpful for you.