Ear Reshaping Surgery

The recovery process is an important element of any surgical process, including ear reshaping cosmetic surgery. The patient should undertake all precautions during the recovery duration to allow for a predictable healing process. 

The surgeon will provide the patient with information on the expected downtime, post-operative care, maintaining surgical drains, normal post-surgical symptoms, and signs of potential complications.

Dr. Landon D. McLain provides ear reshaping surgery to patients in Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and surrounding communities. 

 

Initial Post-Op Stage

After the otoplasty surgery, the patient will have dressing wrapped around the ears. Once the surgeon assesses the incision areas, this heavy bandage will be replaced by a lighter dressing. The patient should make sure that the dressing remains in position unless directed otherwise by the cosmetic surgeon. 

The patient will usually be able to return home from the surgical venue on the same day. But they should ask a responsible person to drive them back after their ear surgery. 

The surgeon may prescribe mild pain medications to enable them to remain comfortable for the first few days after the ear reshaping surgery. 

 

Recovery Time Frame 

The patient should ideally have someone to assist them at home, at least for the first 24 hours after the recovery phase. In the first week after the procedure, the patient should get sufficient rest but perform gentle walks and light activities inside the home to improve the blood supply to the incision areas. 

The patient should keep their head in an elevated position while resting to manage the discomfort. They should not rest their head on the treated ear to prevent pain and throbbing. The surgeon will inform the patient about when the bandages will be removed and may prescribe an antibiotic cream for the incision sites. 

In around one week after the otoplasty procedure, the patient will need to visit the surgeon’s office for the removal of sutures and drains. 

The recovery process varies for each patient. But most patients can resume their routine in nearly one week. After two weeks, the final outcomes of the procedure will start to manifest. However, minor improvements in the ears can continue to occur for up to one year. 

 

Longevity of Results

Patients should not smoke and take certain medications such as blood thinners for a specified duration before and after the ear reshaping surgery. This will mitigate the risk of delayed healing and aid the process of recovery. The results of otoplasty typically sustain for the patient’s entire lifetime, unless there are any incidents that affect the ear shape and size.

Patients should visit the surgeon for their schedule follow-up appointments and examination in a committed manner. In case they notice any abnormal changes in the ears or other symptoms, they should promptly contact the ear surgeon.

 

Balanced Diet 

A balanced diet comprises vital nutrients that strengthen the immune system and reduce the risk of infection for a safe recovery process. The patient should intake sufficient amounts of lean proteins such as chicken, fish, yogurt, eggs, and light cheese to expedite the recovery after the surgery.

Dr. Landon D. McLain receives patients from Huntsville, Madison, Florence, Decatur, Scottsboro, Cullman, Athens, Alabama, and nearby areas for ear surgery. 

McLain Surgical Arts is a leading cosmetic surgery practice headed by Dr. Landon D. McLain MD, DMD, FACS in Huntsville, AL. Dr. McLain is a double board certified cosmetic and oral & maxillofacial surgeon, offering a variety of procedures such as dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, breast augmentation, liposuction, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, Botox, and laser skin resurfacing. For more information or to schedule a consultation call 256.429.3411 or click here.

Now taking patients from Huntsville, Scottsboro, Decatur, Madison, Athens, Florence, Cullman, AL and surrounding areas.