Question :
I am 19 years old and I want my ears pinned back permanently. Is this surgery done on an inpatient or outpatient basis? How long before all of the swelling or bruising is gone?
Answer :
Like most cosmetic surgery, an otoplasty is usually done as an outpatient. It is really a re-shaping of the outer ears to get a more appropriate shape and position. Swelling is mostly gone by 1 month but some persists for 6 months. You will be out of commission for 7-10 days.