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

Question

What is the worst that can happen? I know ears can be knocked out of place and cause hematomas but what is different from someone who hasn't had otoplasty C's someone who has had otoplasty? Is there more complications?

Ozge Ergun, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can do boxing and also do other activities. I wish you all the best.

Kathleen Waldorf, MD, FACS · Answer

I do not recommend boxing or high contact sports after otoplasty procedures. Trauma to the reconstructed ear can damage the cartilage modifications by breaking sutures, creating a hematoma that can cause calcification and cauliflower ear, and will essential put you at risk of undoing any improvement that was created in your ear by the original otoplasty. Secondary otoplasty procedures are much more difficult to get a good result than primary otoplasty procedures.  
Best wishes

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

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