Recovery time varies from person to person, but typically you will need to stay home for a week or two post-surgery. You will have to wear a bandage for three days and will be given pain killers for discomfort. It’s normal to feel an itchy sensation. Once bandages are removed your ears will be swollen, You’ll wear a headband for two weeks to protect the ears from trauma. You’ll be allowed to resume daily activities around one-week post-surgery.