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Otoplasty Surgery

The typical otoplasty involves correcting ears that stick out (aka ear pinning), to decrease their projection.

What is otoplasty surgery?

Cosmetic ear surgery, also called otoplasty, is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage. It can be performed at any age after the ears have stopped growing, which typically happens by age 5 or 6. 

Ear surgery may also be a good option if you want to correct a birth defect that has affected the shape of the ear cartilage or lobe; make your ears appear smaller; or fix the position or shape of uneven ears (when one ear looks bigger than the other). 

Who will benefit from otoplasty?

Each ear is slightly different, even on the same person. The best candidates for ear plastic surgery are healthy patients with reasonable expectations. Poor candidates for otoplasty include patients with bleeding disorders, wound-healing disorders, or other serious medical conditions that might make anaesthesia or elective surgery risky.

Why choose us?

Otoplasty surgery is individualized for each patient. It is important to choose a surgeon who is well-experienced and is a member of the British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) for your surgery for your peace of mind. You will be looked after our expert surgeon and nursing team. We also provide excellent personal aftercare programs and our experienced medical team will discuss and plan any treatment with you in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Occasionally the ear is disproportionately large to the head—and in that case, the ear can be surgically reduced in size, the trade-off is a scar on the outside surface that may be undesirably visible.

The entire procedure should take two to three hours, depending on the complexity of the case. After surgery, your head will be temporarily wrapped in a bandage, to protect your ears and keep them in place to ensure the integrity of the results.

Adults are usually able to return to normal activities within a few days post-surgery. It’s common to have some numbness of the ears that usually resolves within a month, but it may persist for up to six months. After four to six weeks, you’ll be able to resume all normal activities, including sports. 

Your ears will start to look normal after a week or two as the swelling and bruising resolves. Healing is close to 80% complete by six weeks, and ears are close to fully healed by about two to three months. These results are permanent and should last a lifetime.

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