All patients experience a degree of anxiety prior to surgery, it’s only natural. The most important preparation you can do is to ask any question, of anyone, at any time. Knowledge and confidence go hand-in-hand.
Before surgery, you will be provided detailed information on how to prepare. Specific to procedure and patient, the doctor’s advice helps your body get ready for change. It is very important to follow your prep-regimen; it’s the foundation to a successful outcome.
Post Operative Care and Recovery
After surgery, bandages will be wrapped around the head to secure and stabilize the ears. The bandages are usually removed within a week and replaced with smaller dressings. Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with surgery. Any pain can be treated effectively with oral medication.