Bandages
During the first three days, you will have to wear an elastic hair band day and night; and then, for two more weeks, you will have to wear it only during the night.

Amount of pain
Low. Your physician will advice you to take analgesics every 6 or 8 hours; this will bring great relief to you.

Removal of the stitches
7 days after the surgery.

Bruises and swelling
Almost none. In order to prevent their development, it is advisable to sleep with the head elevated during the first days and to apply cold compresses.

Scars
They remain concealed behind the ears. This area tends to heal slower than others, so you should keep it clean and apply antiseptic products to avoid infections.

Recovery
The recovery is immediate. You may return to your usual activities a day after the surgery, unless your case was more complicated than usual. You will only have to avoid, during the first month, engaging in any activity in which your ears will be in danger of being hit or pulled. In the case of children, it is advisable to wait a week before sending them back to school in order to prevent accidental damage to the treated area.
During the first month, the area may lack sensitivity or be 'asleep'.
Some people may experience depression during the recovery period. This is very usual after any kind of surgery, regardless of its triviality. You or your child may even feel that you made a terrible mistake in deciding to have a surgery. But you shouldn't worry. Most of the people who today are happy and satisfied with the results of a surgery have also gone through that phase.

Possible risks and complications
It is very unlikely for an otoplasty to present any complications when performed by a qualified surgeon. However, every surgical procedure, regardless of its triviality, has some risks and we should always think of them as a possibility.

• Asymmetry. Even though the surgeon marks very carefully the areas he is going to treat, there may be asymmetries.
• Adverse reactions to anesthesia.
• Infections, although they are very unusual if you take the right antibiotics.

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