Ear correction surgery (pinnaplasty)

Ear correction surgery, also known as pinnaplasty, is an operation to alter the size, shape or position of your ears. It's sometimes called having your ears pinned back, but the procedure does not necessarily involve 'pinning' your ears closer to your head. You might want to have them realigned so they are more symmetrical, or you might want them made smaller or larger.

People typically choose pinnaplasty because they are unhappy with the appearance of their ears, perhaps feeling they are too prominent, that they are uneven, or that they aren't balanced with their face and features overall. This can cause a significant effect on your confidence and self-esteem. 

If you are considering ear correction surgery, the first step is to speak to an experienced specialist about whether it's the right choice for you. Call or book online today to arrange a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon near you.

Why have ear correction surgery?

If you worry that your ears don’t look normal, this can have a huge impact on your self-esteem. In turn, low self-esteem can affect almost every aspect of your life. However appealing it might seem to use surgery to solve these issues, the decision to go ahead with this procedure needs careful consideration. We would strongly encourage you to chat through any doubts you might have with one of our consultant surgeons or a member of our team of friendly advisors before you commit to treatment. These advisors are here to help answer any questions you have, without applying any kind of sales pressure, so that you can be 100% confident with your decision if you do eventually proceed with surgery.

Your ear correction operation

The operation can be performed under general or local anaesthetic and you can discuss which will suit you best with your chosen consultant surgeon. The surgeon will start by making small cuts in the crease of your ear. The cartilage will then be reshaped, or possibly even partially removed, through these incisions. Finally, your surgeon will stitch the ear back into the desired position and your ears will be packed with moulding material before being bandaged.

Recovery

Ear correction surgery is a relatively quick and straight-forward operation and you should be able to go home the same day. As with all surgery, there is likely to be some discomfort in the early stages, but this can be eased with painkillers. You should plan to take a week off work so you can give yourself the chance to fully recover. The bandages will be removed after around a week, although you will probably still have to wear smaller bandages for another fortnight to help with the natural healing process. It’s also important that you avoid any strenuous activity for at least four weeks after your operation. When everything has healed properly, you will then need to return to the hospital to have the dressing and any stitches removed.

Cost

There’s nothing worse than unexpected charges that you don’t find out about until after the event, and that’s why we make sure you know the full cost of your surgery before you make the decision to proceed. Our inclusive packages cover all the hospital charges for your stay, your consultant’s fees for the operation and one-follow-up consultation.