It is normal for there to be a small amount of oozing or bleeding from the ear for a day or 2 after surgery. Mild pain after surgery can be relieved using over-the-counter pain relief such as paracetamol. Follow the instructions on the package.

What happens when grommets fall out?

Occasionally when the grommet falls out it leaves a small hole in the ear drum, which normally closes up but sometimes doesn't. This doesn't usually affect hearing but can occasionally cause infections, in which case it will require an operation to close the hole. The glue ear may come back after the grommets fall out.

Where do grommets go when they fall out?

Grommets are designed to stay in the tympanic membrane for 6 – 9 months and they fall out of their own accord. Patients don't normally notice the grommets falling out and the hole then closes over of its own accord. To further discuss grommet insertion make an appointment with our surgeons.