Ear Correction (Pinnaplasty or Otoplasty)

Women can suffer from large or protruding ears. which can cause serious embarrassment and ridicule, which can have a terrible effect on your confidence and self-esteem, even effecting how you wear your hair and whether you are happy to have your photograph taken.

Who is it suitable for?

Both men and women from late teens up to adulthood.

What can I expect?

The surgeon makes a small incision behind the ear, scores the cartilage and adjusts the projection so they lie flatter to the head. Large ear lobes are reduced by removing a wedge of flesh, reshaping what remains and restitching the skin.  This is a relatively simple procedure performed under local or general anaesthetic. The procedure takes around an hour to perform.

Possible Risks and Side-effects

Bruising and swelling

You'll experience a moderate amount of bruising and swelling during the first 2 weeks after your operation.  Taking Arnica tablets will reduce these symptonms considerably.

Infection

We will give you a course of antibiotics to help to prevent infection.  We recommended using antibacterial shampoo for at least two weeks after your operation following the removal of your bandage.

Bleeding

Although rare, bleeding can occur under your bandage.  Report any abnormal discomfort or swelling to the clinic straight away.

Recovery

You will have to wear a turban-like bandage around the ears for 5-7 days to support the new position of the ear and to help minimise the swelling and bruising.  We usually ask you to return to the clinic for a check-up at 1, 2 and 6 weeks.  You can return to work once your bandage has been removed.

Success Rate

This procedure has an extremely high satisfaction rate.  The results give women the confidence to wear their hair up, or tuck it behind their ears or cut it short.

Impartial and informative cosmetic surgery consultation

As every person has individual requirements, it is vitally important to discuss your goals and expectations before making a decision. We want you to be fully and properly prepared and we'll answer all your questions and concerns.

Our cosmetic surgery consultations are held at our Brighton clinic. They're totally confidential and there's absolutely no obligation. Contact us today for friendly, helpful advice or to book a consultation: Call on 01273 604444, email us or fill in our contact form.

Our commitment to you

Everyone has individual needs. You're unique and we'll treat you that way.  At A New You, we know it's vital to discuss your goals and expectations carefully with experts before making a decision.  We understand this could be the most important decision you've ever made, and can be life-changing.  We're respectful and discreet at all times, and we provide top-quality advice and service in our conveniently located Brighton clinic, for both cosmetic surgery and our extensive range of cosmetic treatments.

Whatever you want, we promise you'll be fully prepared and properly informed. We'll answer all your questions and concerns so that you can make an informed decision, and after your treatment you will receive excellent after-care.  You can trust us to be your local, first-choice cosmetic surgery and treatment partner.