How To Drain an Auricular Hematoma By Elizabeth A Dinces, MD, MS, Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center Reviewed / Revised Jun 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Topic Resources Cauliflower Ear Auricular hematomas are drained to prevent chronic deformity of the underlying cartilage.