I had scar tissue removed from the upper portion of my ear two days ago. It still hurts often. Is this normal?
960831
It will take a few more days,  take Tylenol. Do not touch it.  Use is to numb the pain in that area.
668800
Yeah definitely see a doctor in case there is an infection.  If there is wax blocking it it may soften with some warm olive oil...obviously make sure its not too hot!  And you will probably have to get someone to help you put it into ur ear!\n\nHope ur feeling better soon!
1087533
Yes it is painful. My boyfriend had to have it for the same reason earlier this year and he was in pain for a week but he only had 7 days off work though. There will be a bit of seepage and the stitches take their time coming out but its ok after 1 or 2 baths per day. Sex is definitely better because it doesnt hurt him anymore and there was no smell either before the op nor after. Recovery period will be 2 weeks tops and you can have sex 4-6 weeks after the op. Hope this helps but have it done you wont regret it. Any further queries just email me. Thanks
1069000
It could be the beginning of a keloid, which is a scarring and one of the dangers of piercings. Keloids can get quite large, so better get it checked.
96192
This is normal healing. Try putting cocoa butter on the scar. It keeps it moist and reduces the itchiness. It will also help as the tissue ages to blend in the texture with your skin around it. Apply it up to three times a day.
224562
if it still hurts you should deffinently go see your doctor, it shouldn't still hurt.  until then up some soothing cream on it
542030
A perforated eardrum is V painful, but should if R sensible & careful, recover in time.\nThe itching is good, means it's healing.\nYour body may produce extra mucus 2 aid healing & this will make your ear feel full/blocked.\n\nCan U not try a decongestant?  \nWorth a go if it helps eleviate that stuffed-up-head feeling.  \nU take it easy, rest up as much as possible & I hope U feel better soon.
53890
I got my cartilage peirced, and it didn't hurt. However, it's different for different people. Also, it might hurt on one ear and not the other: My mom's left ear didn't hurt but her right one stung like h***!\nU just can't know until u try.
567594
it is normal for you to have sensitivity/tenderness in areas near the extraction sites for several reasons.  when teeth are removed, new surfaces of adjacent teeth are exposed.  these surfaces are not used to being exposed to fluids/foods/etc.  it takes many weeks for the areas to return to normal.  of course "normal" is relative to the individual.  another reason for tenderness in these areas is that the surgeon uses adjacent teeth to leverage against during the extraction procedure.  this activity expands surrounding bone and temporarily aggravates tissues and ligaments of associated teeth.  \n\nso, if you are only a week post-op, don't be surprised to experience tenderness/pain/sensitivity for another 3-6 weeks.  make sure you follow your surgeon's instructions in order to promote optimal healing.  \n\ngood luck...  hit the ibuprofen and pain meds as needed.
203071
If you are as fortunate as I was when this problem occurred, you will not suffer from hearing loss.  I sought medical advice due to fairly substantial pain when the eardrum ruptured.  The doctor reassured me that the damage would heal on it's own and that there really was no treatment normally used for this situation.  He was correct; it healed.  It took several weeks before it felt quite normal, but the problem did resolve itself.\n\nI wish you the best of luck.
1153411
Its more than likely drainage from the incision under the scar tissue, possibly with a little infection. Have your doctor look at it. S/he will probably just drain it and possibly give you an  antibiotic. Probably nothing to worry about but if its not going away you should have someone check it out. If there is continuing infection under the scar tissue it could go systemic and that would put your vital organs at risk.
1087496
Continue to clean with alcohol and wear hypoallergenic ear posts until they heal.  Healing usually takes place in ten to 14 days.  After the soreness goes away they may itch.  This is normal and signals the healing process is continuing.
862461
Yes, please see a doctor! It's very easy to injure your ear drum with q-tips. Damage is irreversible if you don't see a doc promptly.
42112
ok. well i have had chronic ear infections all my life, and i have one right now, with the same ear crap that you have, and yes, it can take a month or so . :[ but it usually only last about three weeks.\nwhen you breath is it really loud inside your mouth?\nis your ear sooooo stuffed that it almost feels like its not there, or like it is stuffed with clay? if so then it WILL last at least a month :[\nbut dont be scared, or think you are going deph, because it always seems to clear up.\nalso you might want to try pulling your ear lob straight outward, because this might help open the canal. also try not to lay on either of your sides when sleeping, try to lay proped up on your back.\n   I really hope this gets better for you!!! because i know that when I have it [like right now] i get soooo depressed and basically cant do anything. :[\ni hope i helped! good luck.\nbtw if u need any additional information my aim screen name is o0CheapAndChic0o\nand my myspace url is : http://www.myspace.com/true_dork
304527
Well it all depends on the person, some people get all dramatic about it , but i was calm and it didn't hurt in the moment but the next couple days it felt swollen and hurted but maybe beacuse i wasn't used to it. I've been having it for two years at its all good now.  it all depends on you i guess.
1139705
Well, it's tough to say.  You could go back to the place that pierced you and ask.  You could go see a doctor.  You may have ripped it a bit... if it is really red and oozing and irritated it may be infected, in which case you will need antibiotics.  So if it gets worse or doesn't get better or you get a fever go to a doctor immediately.
416054
In my case is pierce my ear. It healed like in 2 weeks. You can´t see the hole anymore. \n\nBut it depends of which part of your body you pierce. You should contact a Doctor.