Otoplasty (Prominent Ear Correction)
Bringing prominent ears closer to the head and recreating the natural antihelical fold.
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Congenital Ear Deformity Reconstruction
Surgical correction of congenital shape anomalies such as cryptotia, Stahl's ear and constricted ear.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 2–4 hours
- Anaesthesia
- General anaesthesia
- Hospital stay
- 1 nights
- Back to desk work
- approx. 7 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 21 days
About this procedure
Surgical correction of congenital deformities of the ear such as Stahl's ear, constricted ear or cryptotia.
Surgical approach and technique
The ear cartilage is released and the missing folds are rebuilt with cartilage grafts and flaps.
Who is it for?
Suitable for patients whose ear has been found deformed from birth.
Recovery
The symmetry and the anatomical detail of the ear are restored to a form close to the natural one.
Back to desk work: approx. 7 days. Social recovery: approx. 21 days. Depending on the scope of surgery you should plan for between 6 and 12 nights. The exact figure is confirmed in writing with your treatment plan.
The information on this page is general and does not replace medical advice. Timings and recovery vary between individuals; a definitive plan can only be made after examination.
Frequently asked questions
Is correction without surgery possible in infancy?
If ear moulding is applied within the first six weeks after birth, correction without surgery may be achieved.
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Correcting asymmetry, recurrence or over-correction after previous ear surgery.
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