Surgery for Prominent Ears
(Otoplasty)
Otoplasty is performed to reset prominent ears back closer to the head. Protruding ears can cause a loss of confidence. Only a surgical intervention can improve the appearance of the ears.
Indications
Embarrassed to put hair up or back, due to the prominence of the ears.
Procedure
Recreates the upper fold of the ear and may include removal of cartilage, in order to bring the body of the ear closer to the head.
Anesthesia
Local with or without oral sedation
Before
After
Duration of Stay
Same-day surgery at the Abboud Plastic Surgery Centre
Side Effects
Temporary throbbing, aching, swelling, redness and numbness.
Duration of Results
Usually permanent. Trauma to the ear, may result in loss of the surgically created upper-fold of the ear. Consequently, repeat surgery would be necessary.