— 01
A scar hidden behind the ear
The incision is generally made on the back surface of the ear; because it remains at the back, the scars are most often unnoticeable.
There are generally two anatomical conditions underlying the prominent ear appearance: insufficient development of the natural fold of the ear — the antihelix — and excessive prominence of the cartilage in the middle part of the auricle. Otoplasty carefully recreates these folds and reshapes the cartilage, bringing the ear into a position closer to the head. It is surgery entirely concerned with appearance and does not affect hearing.
The most common causes:
This condition does not affect hearing; it is entirely concerned with appearance.
Because most of the ear's development is complete before school age, it can also be performed safely in children.
It can be performed under local or general anaesthesia. The incision is generally made on the back surface of the ear.
The surgery can be performed on one ear or on both ears at once.
Because the incision remains behind the ear, the scars are most often unnoticeable; hearing is not affected; it can be performed in children after the age of 5–6 and in adults at any age.
The incision is generally made on the back surface of the ear; because it remains at the back, the scars are most often unnoticeable.
Prominent ears do not affect hearing; the matter is entirely one of appearance.
In children it is generally performed after the age of 5–6; because most of the ear's development is complete before school age, it can also be performed safely in children. In adolescents and adults it can be performed at any age.
The surgery can be performed on one ear or on both ears at once.
The patient is usually discharged the same day; return to daily life may be possible within 1 week.
The most common causes of the prominent ear appearance and the age groups in which it can be performed are summarised below.
You can reach us via WhatsApp or the contact page.