Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)

This corrective procedure will improve the appearance of the ear(s) to give them a natural appearance. In certain cases we have found that ear surgery can help patients self esteem issues and problems with social interaction. Ear surgery is best performed after pre-school age (after 4 years old) with a small incision behind the ear which is almost completely invisible.

Surgery Type: No overnight stay

Anasthesia: Local

Post Surgery Care

Having completed the ear surgery it is important that you take into account the following recommendations:

• The patient can return home the same day.

• You should sleep facing upwards

• The recovery will create some discomfort due to the swelling, but this can be adequately treated with medication as approved by the doctor.

• You should eat healthy foods after ear surgery, including vegetables, fruit, lean meat and plenty of water

• We recommend that you begin post-surgical treatment after the 3rd day following the ear surgery, specifically biophotonic therapy

• The majority of patients can return to normal daily activities after the third day.

• The stitches will be removed around the end of the first week.

• Avoid smoking and drinking alcohol both of which interfere with the wound recovery.

• In case of any concerns it is recommended that you consult the surgeon directly rather than consulting other people who may have had ear surgery.

• Recovery does not happen immediately and the exact recovery period varies a lot depending on many physiological factors.

Related Procedures

For those who want to enjoy a more aesthetically beautiful face we invite you to consider complementary procedures such as chin surgery, nose surgery and cheek surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions about Otoplasty

Do you have photos?
See before and after photos of ear surgery

Prices and Costs?

We believe that every patient is unique and should be treated as such. For this reason we recommend that you make an appointment for a patient evaluation during which we can discuss your expectations for ear surgery and the options and costs of the procedure that suits you.

Duration of Surgery

A normal eary surgery takes approximately 30 minutes.

You can calculate your return flight by taking into account the recommended recovery period (2 weeks) for the ear surgery. Once you communicate your travel itinerary to our client service representative we will provide you with a certificate that states that you have recently undergone an operation. This will help facilitate special care from the airline.

What medication should I take afterwards?

After the surgical intervention your surgeon will provide you with a detailed medication program that will list the medications that you should take during recovery period.

What information should I tell the surgeon?

During the initial appointment please provide the surgeon with a full picture of your medical history; this helps us provide you with the most appropriate treatment:

• Discuss your present and past illnesses.

• List previous surgeries.

• List previous hospitalizations.

• Mention what medication you are currently taking as well as whether and in what frequency you smoke and/or drink.

• Please also inform the surgeon of relevant medical conditions in your family.

How can I make an appointment?

Our client services department is available throughout the day to answer your questions and make appointments for an evaluation with our surgeon.

If you try to contact us outside of our normal office hours please leave a message and a client service representative will get in touch with you within 24 hours.

We encourage you to think about your expectations for your ear operation and if you have any additional questions please feel free to contact us and one of our surgeons will be glad to answer your questions and concerns.