How Long Does It Take To Recover From Ear Surgery?

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How Long Does It Take To Recover From Ear Surgery?

Obviously otoplasty recovery time will vary depending on how complex the surgery has been, however most procedures are not very invasive and ears are quite easy to manipulate. This means that the otoplasty recovery process is relatively quick and unlikely to be problematic. A typical timeline for otoplasty day by day is:

• Immediately after the procedure: The ears will be swollen and sore and there may be mild compression bandages around the ears.
• 1-3 days: There may be some itching, soreness and bruising, but the swelling will begin to decrease and the dressings will be usually removed after day three if not before.
• 3-7 days: There will be much less swelling and most patients can return to work.
• 7-14 days: The ears will no longer be noticeably swollen, however it may take up to three months before all the swelling disappears and the final result of the surgery becomes apparent.

Otoplasty is generally very successful and the need for revision surgery is very low. The plastic surgery satisfaction rate for otoplasty is high. Otoplasty results and otoplasty pictures – before and after – can be found in various websites on the Internet.