Ear Surgery

Best Ear Surgery

Cosmetic ear correction surgery (Otoplasty) is a procedure to reshape and reconstruct the ear. Otoplasty creates a balance and proportion to the ears and face.
Otoplasty performed on the visible portion of the outer ear which is known as Auricle. If the auricle does not develop properly than one may choose to do Otoplasty to correct the size, position, or shape of the ears.

Otoplasty is done in cases like

• People with natural ears stick out more than 2 cm or ears that are disproportionate to their head.
• Ear Augmentation, sometimes to correct birth defects of ear structure.
• Ear Reduction for overly large ears.
• Lobes with wrinkles or large creases are result of a generically trait.

Procedure Overview

Ear can be reshaped by several ways which includes

• Pinnaplasty - This surgery involves by making incisions beyond the crease-line behind the ear and excess cartilage and skin is removed, shaping into more desirable form.
• Bilateral otoplasty - It is an ear reshaping surgery performed on both the ears.
• Incision less surgery - This technique uses stitches and sutures to reshape or fix the ear. The surgeon will place a needle into the cartilage to increase its flexibility.

Benefits of Ear Surgery

• Correct multiple problems like deformities, imperfections of outer ears for cosmetic reasons.
• Correct ear abnormality structural issues in children aged above 5 years

After Care

• Stay away from extreme physical activities for few days after the treatment.
• Avoid touching or rubbing ears.
• Keep your head elevated in a recliner or with two pillows
• Keep the inside of the ear dry for few days.
• Do not eat or chew bubble gums and avoid blowing nose as this builds pressure on ears.