Are my ears post-otoplasty more at risk during boxing than any other ear?

Dear Anthony, any foul smell or discharge form the wound is a sign of infection. You should visit your plastic surgeon for a consultation. Dr. Daniel BarrettPlastic Surgery

Sutures only become visible after Otoplasty if they are not properly buried. If they become visible, there is a chance that they become infected and there is no other way to clear the infection other than taking the sutures out. Problem with Otoplasty is that if you take the sutures out, you...

Many thanks for your question. You appear to have a Stahl's ear deformity which can be significantly improved with ear surgery. I would strongly advise seeing a plastic surgeon experienced in correcting congenital ear problems such as this to achieve the best outcome. All the very best. Jonathan...

Every doctor has a different idea of when ears can be wet after surgery. I generally tell my patients that they can wer their ears are approximately one week after surgery. After wetting their  ears I suggest patients dry their east immediately. as always, you should ask your own doctor before c...