Otoplasty
Otoplasty is a procedure to reshape your ears. It is usually done to reduce the prominence (how far they stick out) of your ears.
Otoplasty involves reshaping the cartilage (rubbery internal scaffold giving the ear shape and structure) to reduce how far out they stick and to get a better overall shape for your ear. This is done via an incision in the crease behind your ear so there is no visible scar on the outer side of your ear.
Anaesthetic
LA or GA
Procedure Length
60 - 90 minutes
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £7,040
Downtime
4 to 6 weeks for full restrictions to be lifted
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
LA or GA
Procedure Length
60 - 90 minutes
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £7,040
Downtime
4 to 6 weeks for full restrictions to be lifted
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Otoplasty improves the shape of your ear and reduces how far out they stick. If this is something that you are conscious of, otoplasty can make a hugely positive difference.
You can be out and about the same day (but you will have a head band in place in the early period). Usually up to one week off work is sufficient. There will be some form of exercise restriction for six weeks.
Otoplasty has a high success and patient satisfaction rating. There is a small risk of recurrence or relapse of the original shape but for most patients, otoplasty has a permanent effect on the shape of their ears.
