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Ear Correction Surgery What to Expect?

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Ear correction surgery is also known as an Otoplasty or a Pinnaplasty and it is a surgical procedure that aims to reshape the ear if you are unhappy with their appearance, size or position.

This surgical procedure is usually performed on children however it is not unusual for adults to consider the operation at a later date.

So ear correction surgery– what should you expect?

Will I need local or general anaesthetic?
The procedure itself can actually be performed under a local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic depending on individual cases.

How long does the procedure take?
An otoplasty procedure would usually take between 2-3 hours.

What scars will I have?
There should only be minimal scaring, if any after ear correction surgery. Our surgeons make sure that incisions are made within the natural lines and creases of the body so that scarring is normally unnoticeable. Sometimes when the ear is resized or reshaped it is possible that a thin white scar may be visible where the cartilage has been reshaped.  Your surgeon will be able to discuss in more detail what scars are likely to appear depending on the technique they plan to use.

What is the recovery period like?
A standard otoplasty recovery timeline;

First 24 hours– You will be required to wear a mild compressive garment around your head.  If you do manage to catch a glimpse, your ears may appear or feel larger but this is due to the swelling.

24 to 72 hours– Although the initial compression bandages may be removed, you will still be required to wear a light head band around your ears for the next 1-2 weeks. The majority of your swelling will begin to reduce. You will be able to shower/bathe from the neck down without any restrictions however you should avoid washing your hair until at least 2 days after the procedure.

72 hours to First Week– Some patients feel happy to return to work at this point but this will depend on the swelling and what your job involves.

First Week to Second Week– At this point the swelling should have subsided and most patients feel comfortable to be in social situations and have returned to work and their normal activities. You will also be able to shower as normal at the end of the first week. After two weeks you won’t need to wear the headband at all times, just at night for another couple of weeks.

Three Months– Your swelling should be completely gone at this stage.

Otoplasty Ear Correction Before and After Photos;

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The Private Clinic

We are proud to have some of the most experienced Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons as part of our ear reshaping team including:

To find out more about ear correction surgery at The Private Clinic call 0333 920 2471 or click here to use our otoplasty online contact form to book an appointment.

We’re all ears!

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We’re all ears here at The Private Clinic!

Ears are a prominent feature framing your face so to feel ashamed or uncomfortable about them is can have a big impact on your life. For some, although initially a problem, they come to live with it, but for others, it can start toear-drawing-the-private-clinic impact their emotional well-being and it’s then that many start to look for a solution.

There is the act of keeping your hair long to cover them, or wearing a hat to tuck them in but often this can leave you feeling trapped and unable to style or dress how you want in fear of drawing attention to the parts of your body that you dislike.

It could be a variety of things that are causing you to feel negatively about your ears including the size, shape or even the position of them. Large or protruding ears can affect confidence, while ears that sit far away from the head can be uncomfortable.

Otoplasty, also known as pinnaplasty or ear reshaping, is a surgical procedure that can resize, reshape, reposition and or hold back the ears.

This type of operation is usually performed at a young age from 5 years onwards but it is not uncommon for us to see patients looking to have this done in their adult years.

We are able to carry out our otoplasty procedures under general or local anaesthetic and you are usually able to go home the same day. During the surgery, the cartilage of the ear is exposed via an incision behind the ear, and as part of this incision, a small amount of skin is removed from this area. The cartilage of the ear is then shaped to recreate the fold required, and then stitches are put in place to hold the ear in its new position.

After the procedure is carried out dressing is then wrapped around your head to support the cartilage in its new place.

Despite this seeming like a low-key surgery, the recovery time can take up to 6 weeks, although you can generally return to work after 2 weeks.

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See otoplasty ear correction before and after photos here

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But what if the issue is not down to the size, shape or position of your ear – but the lobe itself?

Split Earlobe Repair

Split Earlobe repair or reconstruction is a quick and simple procedure to correct split, ripped or torn earlobes. The technique used will depend on the condition of your lobes and the results you want to achieve. The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and there’s no downtime involved so you will be able to return to your daily activities as soon as you’re ready.

See split earlobe repair before and after photos here

Read our split earlobe correction extensive FAQs

Tribal Earlobe Repair

Tribal earlobe repair is a quick and simple procedure to correct earlobes that have been purposely stretched. Tribal ear piercing stems starts off as an original traditional ear piercing that is then stretched using a cone-shaped taper. The taper or large-sized tunnels are designed to deliberately stretch the piercing hole to allow larger pieces of jewellery to be worn. Many patients who come to see us had tribal ear piercings in their youth and are now looking to restore their earlobes back to their original state.

See tribal earlobe repair before and after photos here

Read our tribal earlobe repair extensive FAQs

Ear Correction at The Private Clinic

We are proud to have some of the most experienced Cosmetic Plastic Surgeons as part of our ear reshaping team including

Otoplasty Ear Correction Surgeons

To find out more about Ear correction at The Private Clinic call 0333 920 2471 or click here to use our otoplasty online contact form to book an appointment.

Tribal and Split Earlobe Correction Surgeons

To find out more about Earlobe repair at The Private Clinic call 0333 920 2471 or click here to use our tribal earlobe online contact form or split earlobe online contact form to book an appointment.