How long does it take to heal after a tympanoplasty?

Most people are able to go back to work or their normal routine in about 1 to 2 weeks. But if your job requires strenuous activity or heavy lifting, you may need to take 2 to 4 weeks off.

When can I sleep on my ear after tympanoplasty?

Immediately Following Surgery You should rest with your head elevated in a recliner or with at least 2 pillows for at least the first week after surgery. Try not to sleep on the side of your face but rather sleep with the back of your head on the pillow for about two weeks.

What happens if a tympanoplasty fails?

The most common tympanoplasty complications: Failure of the graft. An extremely rare chance of hearing loss. Facial paralysis due to nerve damage.

How long does ear hurt after tympanoplasty?

PAIN – There is usually only mild pain following ear surgery. Some discomfort may be felt for the first 24 hours if a pressure dressing is applied to the ear. Once this is removed, however, most discomfort subsides. There may be occasional fleeting, stabbing pain in the ear up to one week after surgery.

How do you know if tympanoplasty is working?

If a tympanoplasty surgery was done, your child will not be able to hear normally in the operated ear until the packing behind the eardrum dissolves. Full tympanoplasty surgery recovery time can be 2 to 3 months.

How do you wash your hair after tympanoplasty?

To do this, use a mixture of ½ Hydrogen Peroxide and ½ water on a Q-tip. Apply Neosporin Ointment or the ointment prescribed by your physician to the incision area after cleaning. Water should be kept out of the ear until it has healed well. Do not wash the hair for one week.

What is the success rate of tympanoplasty?

In previous studies, success rates for inlay tympanoplasty have ranged from 68% to 100%. The present study showed an overall success rate of 87%, which is acceptable compared with that of underlay tympanoplasty. Sex and smoking showed significant differences in success rates in univariate analysis.

Can you fly after an ear operation?

There is no consensus over the correct advice to give patients who wish to fly following middle ear surgery, and many surgeons recommend avoiding air travel for 4-6 weeks post-operation.