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Ear Surgery

Otoplasty, pinnaplasty, correction of bat ears, ear pinning

Correction of prominent ears, or ear plastic surgery, may be carried out individually or simultaneously wit other face surgeries.

Ear cosmetic surgery can be carried out under general anesthetic, or local anesthetic. These incisions are generally placed behind the ear and occasionally in front.

The cartilage of the ear is remodeled and, on occasions, some of the cartilage may be removed. The stitches are absorbable and do not need to be removed.

After ear plastic surgery, the ears may be covered with a large head dressing which is worn for around a week for protection. After this it is advisable to wear a tennis head band for six weeks although many patients opt not to do this.