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...