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Otoplasty is a very safe procedure commonly done on both children and adults to reduce prominent ears. As with any surgery, the healing process takes a few weeks and involves care and close following of the postoperative instructions. Following an Otoplasty, it is advised to wait at least 2 weeks before strenuous activity and 3-4 weeks before swimming, depending on how well the incision has healed. It is best to stay away from contact sports for at least 2 months in order for the ears to heal into a good position. It is very important to consult with a Board Certified Facial Plastic or Plastic Surgeon before planning any ear reshaping procedure.
Thanks for the question. 85% of the ear development is completed at the age of 3 and 93% at the age of 10. Because of that, this process can be carried out in the preschool period without the child having a social trauma. I wish you all the best.
Usually you want to wait to swim until the ears are completely healed. It may not be a good idea to put on goggles that drape behind the ear for a few months. AS for swimming, usually this activity can be started again in 6 weeks or so.
After an otoplasty, you should gauge your activity based on how much has healed. We usually tell people that you will have 60% of your healing at 6 weeks and 90% at 6 months. You should gauge your activity the same way. 20-30% at 2 weeks and the 60% of your full activity at 6 weeks.
Earlobes can be gauged after otoplasty without affecting the surgery result but why? You can rest assured that your otoplasty will not be affected. However, this is a permanent change in your appearance as gauge piercings will not close once the gauges are removed. This requires surgery to...
Normally I'd say it's fine. I would give it about 3 to 5 days, preferably a few more. If we're talking about this cute young lady in the picture you have to ask yourself, "Is she likely to get into some mischief and damage her ear?" If you're going to...
Thank you for your question. The short answer is yes. First, we are going to make the surrounding area as clean as possible. This includes getting soap and antiseptic anywhere close to where we will be draping out the ear. Second, we use electocautery in the O.R. to stop any bleeding that...