EAR surgery 

what is ear surgery?

• Ear sugery, also known as otoplasty, can improve the shape, position or proportion of the ear.

• Otoplasty creates a more natural shape while bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face. 

• Correction of even minor deformities can have profound benefits to appearance and self-esteem.

WHAT CAN EAR SUGERY TREAT?

• Protruding ears occuring on one or both sides in varying degrees
• Torn earlobe / stretcher
• Overly large ears - a condition called macrotia

WHO Is A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR EAR SURGERY?

Good candidates for ear surgery are:

• healthy individuals who do not have medical conditions that can impair healing
• Nonsmokers
• Individuals with a positive outlook and specific realtistic goals in mind for ear surgery

EAR SURGERY PROCEDURE

Protruding ear surgery (otoplasty) is a common surgical procedure to place protruding ears closer to the head.

During this operation,

• the ear cartilage is modulated or removed, with an incision hidden in the crease behind the ear.
• the piece of skin that remains at the back of the ear as the ear gets closer to the head is removed.

POSSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• If you are considering having your ears straightened, it is important to have a realistic expectation pattern about this.

• You can expect a marked improvement in the position of your ears but not perfection.

• Also, an absolute symmetry of the position of the ears is virtually impossible.

• The operation causes a scar to appear behind your ear. However, this is usually not noticeable due to the location.

HOW MUCH DOES EAR SURGERY COST? 

Course of your treatment

We refer to the information mentioned under course of treatment. Please read this information very carefully. 

Side-effects / postoperative complications

This surgery has the same risks as any other surgery. Please read more information on possible side effects here. The specific risks and possible complications are also explained during the interview with the plastic surgeon.