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Last Reviewed July 16th 2020
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Prominent ears can have a huge effect on how we feel about our facial appearance often affecting self-esteem and confidence as well as being uncomfortable.
Earfold® is a new minimally invasive non-surgical ear correction alternative procedure for correcting prominent ears which are thought to affect 1-2% of the UK population.
A minimally invasive implant is used to correct the prominent ear/s. Compared to an Otoplasty ear pinning correction surgery procedure the recovery time is significantly reduced.
Ear Correction without surgery treatment benefits;
- Short Recovery time – There is no need for a full head bandage so you will be able to return to work and everyday life as soon as you feel comfortable to do so.
- More Control – You will be able to choose the position of your ears before the treatment takes place.
- Fast Treatment – An EarFold® procedure usually takes 20 minutes for both ears.
- No need for anaesthetic – The procedure can be carried out under local anaesthetic
Earfold® is a small implant that is designed to reposition prominent ears quickly. The implant is curved so after it is inserted into your ear under local anaesthetic, it will spring into shape and help to correct the prominence of your ears by either creating or enhancing the anti-helical fold.
Procedure Time
20 minutes
Support Garments
None
Up & Mobile
1 day
Exercise
4 weeks
Sleeping
Avoid sleeping on side for 4 weeks
Anaesthetic Type
Local anaestetic
Washing
1 -week
Sexual Activity
4 weeks
Travel
1 weeks
Final Results
Immediately
Hospital Stay
In clinic, day case
Driving
1 week
Back to Work
1 - 2 days
Recovery Time
4 - 6 weeks
Why choose the EarFold® Procedure at The Private Clinic?
- It is a 20-minute walk in walk out, procedure.
- Our highly skilled plastic surgeons perform this procedure.
- The procedure is performed under local anaesthetic.
- No overnight stay is required.
- The procedure is carried out in our discreet clinics with no need to travel to a hospital.
- There is a 24-hour patient helpline which means should you have any concern, at any time, we are here to help.
- There is minimal post-operative pain and aftercare.
- You will be able to return to daily activities immediately.
- We offer dedicated post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon and nursing team. We are here to give you the best experience.
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What to Expect
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Consultation
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Pre-Operation
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The Procedure
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Aftercare
The Consultation
Your first step on your breast enlargement journey is to meet with one of our best breast implant surgeons.
Our breast surgery team offer reassurance and honest advice so you are well informed about which implant, size, shape or procedure type (such as under or over the muscle) is right for you.
At your consultation your surgeon will discuss:
- The difference between tear-drop and round implants.
- Whether you want the breasts implants under or over the muscle.
- The ideal breast size and shape that will best suit your frame.
- Your expectations and our comprehensive aftercare.
- Show you before and after photos to ensure your decision is the right
one. - Perform a Crisalix 3D Imaging Scan to show you what the proposed procedure will look like so that shape and size of implants can be decided upon before the procedure takes place. (Available at our Harley Street, Buckinghamshire and Northampton clinics).
The Consultation
Your first step on your breast enlargement journey is to meet with one of our best breast implant surgeons.
Our breast surgery team offer reassurance and honest advice so you are well informed about which implant, size, shape or procedure type (such as under or over the muscle) is right for you.
At your consultation your surgeon will discuss:
- The difference between tear-drop and round implants.
- Whether you want the breasts implants under or over the muscle.
- The ideal breast size and shape that will best suit your frame.
- Your expectations and our comprehensive aftercare.
- Show you before and after photos to ensure your decision is the right
one. - Perform a Crisalix 3D Imaging Scan to show you what the proposed procedure will look like so that shape and size of implants can be decided upon before the procedure takes place. (Available at our Harley Street, Buckinghamshire and Northampton clinics).
The Consultation
Your first step on your breast enlargement journey is to meet with one of our best breast implant surgeons.
Our breast surgery team offer reassurance and honest advice so you are well informed about which implant, size, shape or procedure type (such as under or over the muscle) is right for you.
At your consultation your surgeon will discuss:
- The difference between tear-drop and round implants.
- Whether you want the breasts implants under or over the muscle.
- The ideal breast size and shape that will best suit your frame.
- Your expectations and our comprehensive aftercare.
- Show you before and after photos to ensure your decision is the right
one. - Perform a Crisalix 3D Imaging Scan to show you what the proposed procedure will look like so that shape and size of implants can be decided upon before the procedure takes place. (Available at our Harley Street, Buckinghamshire and Northampton clinics).
The Consultation
Your first step on your breast enlargement journey is to meet with one of our best breast implant surgeons.
Our breast surgery team offer reassurance and honest advice so you are well informed about which implant, size, shape or procedure type (such as under or over the muscle) is right for you.
At your consultation your surgeon will discuss:
- The difference between tear-drop and round implants.
- Whether you want the breasts implants under or over the muscle.
- The ideal breast size and shape that will best suit your frame.
- Your expectations and our comprehensive aftercare.
- Show you before and after photos to ensure your decision is the right
one. - Perform a Crisalix 3D Imaging Scan to show you what the proposed procedure will look like so that shape and size of implants can be decided upon before the procedure takes place. (Available at our Harley Street, Buckinghamshire and Northampton clinics).
The Consultation
Your first step on your breast enlargement journey is to meet with one of our best breast implant surgeons.
Our breast surgery team offer reassurance and honest advice so you are well informed about which implant, size, shape or procedure type (such as under or over the muscle) is right for you.
At your consultation your surgeon will discuss:
- The difference between tear-drop and round implants.
- Whether you want the breasts implants under or over the muscle.
- The ideal breast size and shape that will best suit your frame.
- Your expectations and our comprehensive aftercare.
- Show you before and after photos to ensure your decision is the right
one. - Perform a Crisalix 3D Imaging Scan to show you what the proposed procedure will look like so that shape and size of implants can be decided upon before the procedure takes place. (Available at our Harley Street, Buckinghamshire and Northampton clinics).
FAQs
The Earfold® implant has a pre-set, curved shape. Once in position and released, Earfold® takes up its curved shape again, repositioning your ear at the angle you and your consultant agreed on. The results are quick, so you won’t have to wait long to see the effect.An Otoplasty procedure typically takes about two to three hours to complete. Depending on the case and the desired results, the treatment can be performed under local or general anaesthetic.
EarFold® is a thin, curved, metal strip made of Nitinol. Nitinol is an alloy that is made from two metals, titanium and nickel, and is widely used in medicine. It is the same material that is used for coronary artery stents (for patients with heart disease due to a blockage of their arteries) and also for unbreakable spectacle frames. The EarFold® implant has been plated with 24-carat gold to reduce its visibility. The EarFold® implant has undergone extensive laboratory and human clinical testing over a period of several years.You can expect some normal numbness, swelling and bruising following surgery. You will be given full details about the recovery process during your appointments with the surgeon.You may want to take one to two weeks off work, as well as avoiding exercise or bending forward for the three to four weeks following your surgery. Contact sport should be avoided for at least six weeks.
Those who will benefit most from EarFold® are individuals with prominent ears due to an absence or poor development of the anti-helical fold. This is the case for most people with prominent ears and, as a result, the majority of these individuals will benefit from treatment with EarFold®. However, in some cases, prominence can also be due to a very deep conchal bowl. In such cases, EarFold® may be able to improve the prominence but will not correct it altogether and additional procedures (such as a conchal bowl reduction) may be necessary. Either way, your surgeon will be able to advise you during the consultation.
For the first time in cosmetic surgery, EarFold® will provide you with a unique opportunity to select the precise amount of correction that you want rather than leaving it to the discretion of the surgeon. At your first visit to the surgeon, you will be able to decide how much of a correction you want. To do this, the surgeon will use EarFold® sizers which are placed onto the outside of your ear to help determine the optimum location for the implant. The sizers are also made of nitinol and are the same size and shape as the actual EarFold® implant. To achieve the desired correction, one or two EarFold® implants are used in each ear.
The Private Clinic has clinics nationwide so we are sure to have an expert EarFold® surgeon located near to you.Our clinics are in; London – 98 Harley street, W1G7HZ Manchester – 25 St John Street, M3 4DT Birmingham – 88 Hagley Road, B16 8LU – West Midlands Leeds – 45 Park Square North, LS1 2NP – Yorkshire Bristol – 92c Whiteladies Road, BS8 2QN – Clifton Northampton – 82 Billing Road, NN1 5DF – East MidlandsWe also have consulting rooms in Milton Keynes where you can have consultations with one of our patient coordinators.To find out more about booking a consultation at a clinic near you, contact us here.
Things to Consider
Our advice on what to consider when deciding to have an EarFold procedure:
1. When choosing a clinic, you should always do your research, and only go to an established, reputable clinic.
The Private Clinic has been in the cosmetic surgery industry for over 35 years. We are here to answer all of your questions and give you peace of mind.
2. When choosing a surgeon, make sure you know who you’ll be seeing. Their expertise, qualifications and patient satisfaction rate are important factors to take into consideration.
At The Private Clinic, we only source the most experienced and specialised surgeons. Find out more about our plastic surgeons here.
3. Price should never be the deciding factor when choosing where to have your treatment. Safety should be your number one priority and feeling confident that they will look after you – not only before, but also after your procedure
4. When it sounds too good to be true, it often is. Always find out what your clinic’s reputation is.
Our excellent reputation for patient safety and satisfaction, honest advice and outstanding care means your journey with The Private Clinic will be an exciting experience to a newfound shape.
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FRCS (Plast.)
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BS, MD
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MD, MSc, Bachelor of Medicine
GMC Number: 7237640

Mr Mrinal Supriya
FRCS (OTOL-HNS), MRCS Ed, DO-HNS, MS in ENT, MBBSbr> GMC Number: 6066456
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