Some patients may experience an immediate improvement in their hearing following surgery, but significant changes typically occur within two to four weeks. Many individuals will continue to notice enhancements in their hearing over the next couple of months as the ear continues to heal and adjust.
Ear Surgery & Recovery: Expectations
After ear surgery, patients typically need about two to three months for a full recovery. In the initial days following the procedure, it’s common to experience ear pain, headaches, dizziness, and a sensation of fullness in the ear. This stuffed feeling may persist longer than the other symptoms but should improve gradually over the next few weeks as healing occurs. At your two-week follow-up, our ENT surgeon will remove the gauze packing from the ear canal and clean it gently, providing significant relief from the feeling of fullness. You might notice some drainage of bloody fluid during this time.
During recovery, keep water out of your ear and avoid strenuous activities such as lifting heavy objects or exercising. Avoid heightened pressure on your ears in activities such as flying or scuba diving and avoid loud environments. Your ears may be more sensitive to sound initially.
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