Wearing hats, and washing your hair post otoplasty?

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I'm debating undergoing revision surgery for my ears, and I am wondering if there is anything I might have done wrong to affect my results after my primary surgery? I am usually outside for work, and am wondering if wearing a hat almost all the time could affect. Also, I have longer hair and it is tough to dry my hair without hitting my ears. Just wondering if there are any recommendations or cause of concerns? Thanks!

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question, kylejames.
Yes, those things could affect the results of your otoplasty, but only during the first few weeks post-op. After around six weeks, your ears should have healed enough to assume a permanent shape.
If you’re planning to get revision surgery, just make sure that you look for a board-certified and reputable plastic surgeon and follow his instructions during recovery. Don’t forget to go on follow-up checkups to monitor how your ears are healing.
Best of luck!

Waldemar Merck, MD · Answer

It depends on the method you had your revision surgery carried out with. If it was the minimally invasive Merck Stitch Method, by which you can check and co-determine the result during the operation, you can wear a hat straight after the operation. You may also immediately dry your ears, and it doesn’t matter if you hit your ears while doing so. All movements that you could put your ears through before the operation, whether intentional or unintentional, are immediately possible after an operation with this method as unbreakable, non-absorbable sutures are used.

Talmage J. Raine, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

Everything that you described is very benign and had nothing with the result of your surgery. Please confer with your surgeon to get further instructions.All the best,Talmage Raine MD

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