Facial Cosmetic Surgery : Cosmetic Ear Surgery

Cosmetic Ear Surgery

Prominent Ear Correction is a surgical procedure used to re-set the position of prominent ears, moving them closer in towards the head.

What is it?

Ear correction surgery is used to set back prominent ears in both adults and in children to restore confidence and give a more attractive look to ears
It can be performed on one or both ears as necessary
Very large ear lobes can be reduced at the same time if required

Ear correction surgery can not completely alter the shape of ears or improve hearing in any way

Your surgeon will make a cut down the back of one or both ears
the cartilage inside is then trimmed, sculpted or folded using fine stitches if needed
The cuts are then stitched up and bandages are applied to hold your ears firmly in their new positions
The procedure takes around one to two hours to complete, depending upon the amount of work required
You will have either a local or a general anaesthetic and it’s unlikely you will have to stay over in hospital

Your bulky bandages will be removed after about three to four days, after which a head band will need to be worn at night for two weeks
You can expect to recover fully within two weeks
It is wise to avoid any activity that may cause your ears to bend for at least one month following surgery

You may experience nausea from the anaesthetic, followed by bruising, swelling and some soreness
You may even notice a slight loss of hearing as a result of the swelling but this should last no longer than a few days
In general, all side effects should have subsided within a week

Ear correction surgery is a permanent procedure to set back or reshape ears
Because cuts are made behind your ears, small scars are left close to the groove between the ear and the side of your head