Otoplasty (Prominent Ear Correction)
Bringing prominent ears closer to the head and recreating the natural antihelical fold.
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Revision Ear Surgery
Correcting asymmetry, recurrence or over-correction after previous ear surgery.
At a glance
- Operating time
- 1.5–3 hours
- Anaesthesia
- Sedation
- Hospital stay
- Day case
- Back to desk work
- approx. 5 days
- Social recovery
- approx. 14 days
About this procedure
Correcting the distortion left by a previous unsuccessful otoplasty.
Surgical approach and technique
Adhesions are released, the deformed cartilage is corrected and a natural structure is established with support from behind the ear.
Who is it for?
Patients whose ears sit too close to the head after otoplasty, or who have developed a deformity, are candidates for surgery.
Recovery
An over-corrected ear is brought back to its natural anatomical angle.
Back to desk work: approx. 5 days. Social recovery: approx. 14 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
Can the angle of the ear be adjusted again?
Yes. The cartilage can be reshaped to give a natural angle.
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