Do I need to wear a bandage after ear surgery?
We regard the healing cartilage like a healing bone and need to splint the ear in its new position as it heals.
We therefore provide all patients with a head bandage after surgery that must be worn for between 5 – 7 days.
If the surgery does not involve the cartilage, then a head bandage is not a requirement and the stitches can be masked with simple tape.