Recovering from Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

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When you return home from your Otoplasty or Ear Surgery, you will want to have someone with you for at least the first 12 hours as you begin your recovery period. Your ears will be somewhat sore and you may still be feeling the effects of the anesthesia, whether it be local or general.

To promote healing and help maintain the new shape your surgeon has sculpted, your head will be wrapped in a bulky bandage. You may experience some pain and throbbing in your ears for a few days. However, your surgeon should be able to provide you with medication that minimizes any discomfort. For certain procedures, your surgeon may place a drain in your ear that can usually be removed after one day.

After 3­5 days, your head bandage will be replaced with a lighter head dressing that is similar to a headband. Your surgeon will provide you with specific directions about how long you must wear this dressing and how to manage it while you sleep. After about a week, your stitches will be removed or be dissolved, depending on the style of stitching your surgeon has chosen. Your physician will provide you with more specific recommendations and directions for your individual recovery.

For the long term, your expectations should be realistic. The goal of your operation should be great improvement, but not perfection. The ears of an average person are not an exact match, so don't expect the symmetry of your ears to be picture-perfect after your surgery. However, with realistic goals, you can expect your ear surgery to produce dramatic, pleasing results that last an entire lifetime.

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