Treatment overview
What this treatment can — and cannot — do.
Otoplasty reshapes or repositions prominent or misshapen ears by altering cartilage and soft tissue while keeping the result in proportion with the head and face. Planning is individualized because ear prominence, fold shape, size and asymmetry vary from patient to patient.
GoalReduce prominence or reshape selected ear features while preserving a natural ear contour.Reduce prominence or reshape selected ear features while preserving a natural ear contour.
Best fitChildren or adults with prominent or misshapen ears who are medically suitable and have realistic expectations.Children or adults with prominent or misshapen ears who are medically suitable and have realistic expectations.
PlanEar measurements, cartilage and symmetry assessment, surgical planning and follow-up with protection of the new ear position.Ear measurements, cartilage and symmetry assessment, surgical planning and follow-up with protection of the new ear position.
RecoverySwelling, tenderness and temporary numbness can occur. A support dressing or headband and temporary limits on contact activity may be advised.Swelling, tenderness and temporary numbness can occur. A support dressing or headband and temporary limits on contact activity may be advised.
Who may benefit
Who may benefit — and what we assess first.
Children or adults with prominent or misshapen ears who are medically suitable and have realistic expectations.
Potential fitWhen Otoplasty / Ear Surgery may make sense
Realistic expectationsWhat Otoplasty / Ear Surgery cannot promise
Treatment pathway
A clear plan from assessment to follow-up.
Ear measurements, cartilage and symmetry assessment, surgical planning and follow-up with protection of the new ear position.
01AssessmentAssess ear projection, folds, size, asymmetry and skin/cartilage quality.
02PlanningPlan the amount and direction of reshaping required for each ear.
03TreatmentPerform the cartilage and soft-tissue reshaping according to the plan.
04Follow-upProtect the ears during healing and review symmetry, wounds and return to activity.
Recovery & expectations
Recovery, downtime and what to expect.
Swelling, tenderness and temporary numbness can occur. A support dressing or headband and temporary limits on contact activity may be advised.
EarlyFollow your aftercare planSwelling, tenderness and temporary numbness can occur. A support dressing or headband and temporary limits on contact activity may be advised.
Short termProtect healing tissueAvoid activities that could irritate, stretch or traumatize the treated area until the advised stage of recovery.
ProgressJudge the result at the right timeSwelling and healing can temporarily distort the early appearance, so final assessment should follow the treatment-specific healing timeline.
Long termMaintain realistic expectationsOtoplasty leaves scars, usually positioned to be less conspicuous, and cannot guarantee perfectly identical ears.