Otoplasty: Correct the shape of your ears

Objective: To correct the shape or size of your ears

Treatment time: 90 to 120 min

Recovery: 2 weeks

The size and shape of the ears can have a major impact on the harmony and balance of the face.

Prominent, disproportionate or congenitally deformed ears can cause discomfort and affect self-esteem, without choosing genders or styles.

Patients often feel uncomfortable wearing ponytails or short haircuts.

Otoplasty is a surgery that aims to correct these concerns, creating natural-looking, symmetrical ears in harmony with the rest of the face.

Otoplasty offers several advantages

This surgery is suitable for children, teenagers and adults who are uncomfortable with the appearance of their ears.

01. Corrects prominent (“floppy”) ears
02. Reduces the size of large ears
03. Modifies the shape of ears
05. Corrects congenital deformities
06. Improves facial symmetry
07. Increases self-esteem and confidence

How do you know if you would benefit from this procedure?

01. Stand in front of the mirror with your face relaxed.
02. With your hands, put your ears back.

Do you like the result?
Then you’ll be satisfied with the result of an otoplasty.

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What to Expect from Treatment

The procedure lasts an average of 90 to 120 minutes and can vary depending on the complexity of the case. Each intervention is carefully planned to ensure balanced and natural results.

Local or general, depending on the patient’s age and preference. If you choose to undergo the procedure under local anesthesia, you can see the result immediately through a mirror. In this way, you will give feedback to the surgeon, and together you will arrive at the final result, guaranteeing your satisfaction.

Behind the ear, in a natural groove, so that the scar is not noticeable or visible at all.

Through stitches of a non-resorbable material, the ear cartilage is reshaped and repositioned to create the desired shape. In most cases, the ear is approximated to the skull as a whole, after which special attention is paid to the upper pole and lobe. In more extreme cases, cartilage may need to be removed.

It is recommended to wear a headband, similar to a tennis headband, every day for 1-2 weeks. After this period, you should wear this bandage to bed until you are four weeks post-operatively. Swelling and small bruises are common, but disappear within 1-2 weeks.

Wearing glasses can be resumed after the first 2 weeks. The post-operative period is generally not very painful, although there may be some discomfort, especially if you sleep on the operated area.

It can be seen immediately at the end of surgery, but it is likely that some swelling and minor bruising will develop in the following days. The final result is achieved again after a month.

The results of otoplasty are permanent. However, direct trauma to the auricles can compromise the outcome of the surgery, or even lead to new deformities.

It is important to avoid trauma to the ears during the recovery period.

The procedure lasts an average of 90 to 120 minutes and can vary depending on the complexity of the case. Each intervention is carefully planned to ensure balanced and natural results.

Local or general, depending on the patient’s age and preference. If you choose to undergo the procedure under local anesthesia, you can see the result immediately through a mirror. In this way, you will give feedback to the surgeon, and together you will arrive at the final result, guaranteeing your satisfaction.

Behind the ear, in a natural groove, so that the scar is not noticeable or visible at all.

Through stitches of a non-resorbable material, the ear cartilage is reshaped and repositioned to create the desired shape. In most cases, the ear is approximated to the skull as a whole, after which special attention is paid to the upper pole and lobe. In more extreme cases, cartilage may need to be removed.

It is recommended to wear a headband, similar to a tennis headband, every day for 1-2 weeks. After this period, you should wear this bandage to bed until you are four weeks post-operatively. Swelling and small bruises are common, but disappear within 1-2 weeks.

Wearing glasses can be resumed after the first 2 weeks. The post-operative period is generally not very painful, although there may be some discomfort, especially if you sleep on the operated area.

It can be seen immediately at the end of surgery, but it is likely that some swelling and minor bruising will develop in the following days. The final result is achieved again after a month.

The results of otoplasty are permanent. However, direct trauma to the auricles can compromise the outcome of the surgery, or even lead to new deformities.

It is important to avoid trauma to the ears during the recovery period.

Frequently Asked Questions

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No, otoplasty does not affect hearing, as the procedure is carried out exclusively on the pinna, without interfering with the ear canal.

The minimum age is 5/6 years. At this age, the auricle has already grown almost completely, so surgery will not affect its growth. In addition, this is the age at which children enter school and can start to become victims of bullying.