Ear Correction Surgery

Ear correction surgery (Otoplasty) is designed to provide help for people with prominent or protruding ears that can be a source of embarrassment and mental anguish for many individuals, especially children. In the past few decades, thousands of individuals have been physically as well as psychologically helped through Otoplasty. Sometimes described as bat ears, the cosmetic ear surgery is designed to change the shape and contour of the ears. It may be performed on anyone over the age of five or six years old, the age at which ear growth is almost complete.

Corrective Ear Surgery Procedure

Otoplasty or corrective ear surgery can be performed as an outpatient or in hospital, depending on the the preference of the surgeon and patient. It can be done under general anaesthesia with the patient asleep or under local anaesthesia in which the area is numbed and the patient remains awake.

There are several surgical procedures which are designed to bring the ears closer to the head. A basic procedure involves an incision made at the back of the ear to expose firm, pliable tissue called cartilage. The surgeon may either fold down the cartilage and use sutures to keep the folds together or remove excess cartilage. After reshaping the cartilage, the incisions are closed with small sutures and the ears are covered with bandages. The procedure can take up to two hours or more depending upon the extent of ear surgery.

Call or email us today for a consultation about your ear correction requirements at the Wentworth Clinic.

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