Coat a cotton ball with petroleum jelly and slip it into your outer ears during a bath. Block your ears with cotton balls when you use hair spray or hair dye. Use earplugs and a swim cap when you go into the water.Sep 10, 2019
How do I cover my ears after shower surgery?
- ALWAYS keep the inside of the ear dry.
- Shower or bathe 48 hours after surgery, but do not soak or scrub the wound.
- Place a cotton ball coated with Vaseline or an earplug in the outside bowl of the ear (don't use cotton without lubricant or push on packing inside the ear)
How do you cover your ears?
- Wear a hat with snug-fitting ear flaps. ...
- Fleece headbands that cover the ears can be worn under a warm hat or beanie for extra protection.
- Commercial ear plugs are helpful, but custom-fitting ear plugs, made by a hearing specialist, can provide better protection.
How do you protect your ears from water after surgery?
When you bathe, plug your ear with a cotton ball lightly coated in petroleum jelly to keep water out. Do not use plastic earplugs that go into the ear canal while you have packing in your ear. Use only the earplugs that your doctor recommends. Ask your doctor when you can drive again.
How do you take a shower without getting your ear wet?
- The petroleum jelly will repel moisture from the cotton ball so none gets in your ear canal.
- Once you've showered, take out the cotton balls and throw them away.
How do you bandage your ears?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWrfahrQiXQ
How do you protect your ears from water in the shower?
Try and keep water out of your ears. When you take a shower, take a cotton ball slathered in Vaseline as an earplug. Also, if you go swimming, keep your head above water or wear custom earplugs.
How do I seal my ear from water?
- Earplugs – inserted into the ear for inner ear protection.
- Swimming ear band – completely covers the outer ear and has a splash-proof seal.
- Swim caps – some caps come with “ear pockets” that provide a waterproof seal over the ears.