Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

The presence and positioning of overly large or protruding ears can subject sufferers to years of bullying and self-consciousness, particularly when going through the difficult years of school. Pinning the ears back, so that they lie in a more flat position against the head, is a simple and elegant solution to the problem and can be completed on adults of all ages.

This procedure can involve either the reshaping or removal of some of the cartilage behind the ear via laser treatment. Scarring from the treatment is not only hidden in the ears natural creases, but can also prove very faint in nature. Dissolving sutures means that returning to the doctor is often not needed.

Modern laser techniques can assist in the conducting of ear surgeries and have shown to be beneficial in decreasing the rate of complications and revisions post-surgery. Ear surgery is generally conducted in around an hour and can be combined with other facial procedures.

Local anaesthetics are most often used in addition to various drugs taken before and after surgery to maximise your comfort. After surgery, the ears are covered with a dressing that is removed after 4-5 days. A support head band will be given to you to wear at night for the next 4 weeks to prevent damage to your ears during sleep. Any minor pain or discomfort you experience can be controlled with medication.

Most patients find that they can resume normal activities after a couple of days from the surgery, with your appearance returning to a comfortable level after no more than a week; however, full healing can take up to 3 months.