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ACTIVITY RESTRICTIONS: Avoid any activity in which your ears might be bent for about a month. Keeping your head elevated as much as possible when you are resting or sleeping will minimize swelling and discomfort. Sleep on a soft pillow. You can use 2 or 3 pillows if you are comfortable. Do not lie on your sides for 7 to 10 days after otoplasty ear surgery. Do not wear tight glasses with temple pieces that press against the area around your ears. Do not smoke for 48 hours after your ear surgery to prevent coughing and possible bleeding. Do not drink alcohol for 5 days after otoplasty ear surgery, or while you are taking pain medication. Alcohol dilates the blood vessels and could increase bleeding. The combination of pain medication and alcohol is dangerous. Do not sit in the sun or heat for 4 weeks to avoid swelling. You may drive a car with power steering after 3 days.

HERBAL REMEDIES: Some otoplasty ear surgery patients report that arnica contributes to a reduction in bruising or swelling, resulting in reduced discomfort and edema, and improved healing. Ask us if you wish assistance in locating a source of arnica. Take arnica orally according to manufacturer's instructions on the packaging.

POST-OPERATIVE APPOINTMENTS: It is important to see Dr. Zevon as scheduled after ear surgery. The first post-operative appointment will be 2 or 3 days after the ear surgery at which time your sutures will be removed. The second post-operative appointment will be in a week to 10 days. Check your post-operative instructions for your first appointment. If you don't have an appointment, call (212) 496-6600, tell the receptionist the date you had surgery and she will schedule your post-operative appointment. At each post-operative appointment, Dr. Zevon will advise you how soon the next one should be scheduled.

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