Cauliflower ear is permanent, but in some cases, you may be able to reverse the appearance using corrective surgery, known as otoplasty. During the surgery, your doctor makes a cut behind your ear to expose the cartilage. Your doctor then either removes some of the cartilage or uses stitches to reshape your ear.

How long until cauliflower ear goes away?

Full recovery from draining and treating cauliflower ear may take up to two weeks. Once the ear is drained, abstain from heavy cardiovascular activity for 24-48 hours, and wear CauliBuds underneath your ear guards while you train.

Can 1 hit of cauliflower ear?

Cauliflower ear occurs after someone gets a hit or repeated hits to the ear. Wrestlers and boxers are more likely to have cauliflower ear because their ears may be hit while they're in a match. These blows can damage the shape and structure of the outside of the ear.