Prominent Ear Correction - Pinnaplasty - Otoplasty
Pinnaplasty - Otoplasty - Prominent ear correction is an operation to correct big / sticky out ear(s), (pinna) in a patient who feels that their ear(s) stick out or are abnormal to achieve a more natural appearance.
Prominent Ear correction - Pinnaplasty - Big / Sticky out , Ear surgery expertise in London UK
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Why have Pinnaplasty or Ear correction?
- Pinnaplasty is performed to reshape big or sticky out ear(s) to give a normal appearance.
- Otoplasty or Prominent Ear correction aims to correct differences in the ears either in prominence or size - big or stick out.
- Pinnaplasty can reshape the ears for a more natural appearance and boost self-confidence.
Many patients with prominent ears - sticky out, or abnormally shaped ears- big ears, adopt various habits to avoid exposing their ears. This can frequently cause undue anxiety and loss of self-confidence. However, many people live active confident lives with markedly prominent ( sticky out ) ears, and most patients desire surgery to correct their ears because of low self-esteem.
Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction for big or sticky out ears, is normally carried out under local anaesthetic as a day case and involves removing excess skin behind the ears and reshaping the cartilage to achieve a natural appearance with minimal scarring.
A careful assessment of your ears will be required and the optimum treatment to achieve the best result will be discussed at the time of your Consultation.
Remember Pinnaplasty or Prominent ( Big or Sticky out) Ear correction surgery will not change you or solve any life crises, but should boost your self-confidence and enjoyment of life.
Ear Reshaping / Pinnaplasty Operation details
PRE-OPERATIVE
Before Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent ( Big or Sticky out) Ear correction
- Age - Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction is usually performed at school age or in some adults.
- Anaesthetic - Local anaesthetic is normally used for your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction or general anaesthetic in selected patients.
- Asymmetry - Common pre-operatively, aim to correct this at the time of your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction .
- Skin - Allergies or eczema may affect decision.
- Drugs - Avoid Aspirin/Ibuprofen type analgesics for 3 weeks before and after your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction surgery.
OPERATION
Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent ( Big or Sticky out) Ear correction
- Scars - Behind ear Sutures - Pullout, removed after 7-10 days after Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction or dissolving.
- Dressings - Head bandage to support ears in new position for 6-7 days after Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction . Provides comfort.
- Hospital stay - Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction is usually performed as a day case.
POST-OPERATIVE
After Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent ( Big or Sticky out) Ear correction
- Dressings - Remain intact for 6 - 7 days. Thereafter a sports head band (that we would ask you to purchase) for 4 weeks at night, to maintain position.
- Exercise - Avoid vigorous exercise for 2 weeks following Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction . No contact sports for 6 weeks.
POTENTIAL PROBLEMS
Following Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent ( Big or Sticky out) Ear correction
- Pain - Mild pain expected after Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction , Paracetamol usually sufficient. Avoid Aspirin/Ibuprofen type analgesia which may increase bruising.
- Bruising - Common, lasts for 2-3 weeks following Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction .
- Bleeding - Can occasionally be excessive requiring re-operation.
- Numbness - Common. Sensation usually returns to normal but may take 3-4 months following Your Pinnaplasty or Prominent Ear correction .
- Skin healing - Rarely skin on the front of the ear may scab over in which case dressings are required until healed.
- Infection - Occasionally mild infection, rarely serious infection treated with Antibiotics
- Asymmetry - Occasionally occurs. Maybe due to displacement of bandage,scarring.
- Scar - May be pink, thickened, rarely hypertrophic or keloid.
Pinnaplasty - Prominent Ear correction Before & After
Pinnaplasty - Prominent Ear correction Before & After
Pinnaplasty - Prominent Ear correction Before & After
Pinnaplasty - Prominent Ear correction Before & After
Pinnaplasty - Prominent Ear correction Before & After