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Otoplasty (Ear Surgery) Patient Information -
Post-Operative Care

IMMEDIATELY AFTER SURGERY:

REST: When you arrive home, be prepared to rest in bed for the first 24 hours after otoplasty surgery. Keep your head upright as much as possible to minimize swelling and discomfort. Use 2 soft pillows under your head. If you feel nauseated, lie on your back and remain still. Do not lie on your sides. Any sensation of nausea should pass by the morning after your otoplasty ear surgery. If you feel fine, you may eat lightly and drink to replenish your body fluids. You may go to the bathroom with assistance as needed. Light activity will not harm you.

MEDICATIONS: Take the antibiotics and pain medication prescribed by Dr. Zevon according to the pharmacy instructions. Don't take the pain medication on an empty stomach, as this will produce nausea and vomiting. Have another adult give you the pain medication at the correct time and/or keep written records of how much you take and when you take it. You do not have to take the pain medicine if you are not in pain, but you must take all of your antibiotics. Do not drive while taking pain medication.

DRESSINGS & HEADBAND: Your head will be wrapped in a bandage after your otoplasty ear surgery to promote the best molding and healing. Keep the bandage dressing clean and dry. In a few days, Dr. Zevon will replace the surgical dressing with a lighter head dressing similar to a headband. Follow Dr. Zevon's instructions for wearing the dressing, especially at night. Most otoplasty patients wear the headband for 6-8 weeks after ear surgery while they are sleeping and during sports activities.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  1. throbbing or aching ears (take pain medication);
  2. moderate swelling;
  3. bruising (black and blue discoloration); and
  4. moderate bleeding from wound edges.
You may feel tingling, burning or shooting pain sensations as you heal.

CALL DR. ZEVON IF:

  1. you have severe pain not responding to pain medication;
  2. you have marked swelling, or obviously more swelling on one side than the other (if surgery is bilateral); or
  3. you have excessive bleeding.

DON'T TAKE CHANCES! Call if you are concerned about anything you consider significant. During office hours, call (212) 496-6600. After hours, call (917) 612-3800.

ICE: Ice packs or cold packs control swelling, bruising and pain. Apply ice bags, ice packs, or ice wrapped in a towel for 10 minutes at a time.

CLOTHING: For the first week after your otoplasty ear surgery, do not pull on clothing over your head-wear clothing with front closure buttons or zippers.

HAIR: You may wash your hair with mild shampoo and gentle water pressure three days after your ear surgery (not counting the day of surgery.) Do not pull your ears away from your head. Dry your hair with a towel or a blow dryer on the cool setting. Do not use a blow dryer on the warm or hot settings or sit under a hot hair dryer.

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