Pinnaplasty Ear Correction

Some people are upset with the appearance or prominence of their ears. Pinnaplasty or ear-reshaping surgery, is performed to reshape the ear cartilage and allow the ears to sit closer to the head.  This is a very powerful procedure with immediate results and which can transform one’s confidence.  It is transformational for both children and their parents, relieving anxiety and distress.

Asymmetry can affect one or both ears and achieving a natural result requires the need to perform a number of procedures during the same operation.

Mr Adams will discuss the best procedure for you during your consultation, and use photographs to illustrate the likely outcome following this surgery.

Pinnaplasty ear correction

The Operation

This operation is best performed under a general anaesthetic as a daycase procedure. Sometimes in adults there may be an agreement to perform the operation under a local anaesthetic if applicable. The cause of the prominence is often attributed to a deficiency in or a total lack of the antehelix (the ridge noted within the ear framework). Occasionally, a large cartilage “bowl” is noted which may be reduced or set back at the same time. The exact details of the procedure required will be explained to you before the operation.

To gain access to the cartilage, a small amount of skin is removed from behind the ear. The cartilage is exposed and permanent clear stitches are used to mold or bend the antehelix to create a natural shape. It is important that this is performed so that the helical rim of the ear is still noted when looking directly in the mirror. If over-corrected, the ear will look unnatural. The skin is closed using absorbable stitches and none need be removed.

Before and After Gallery

Pinnaplasty ear correction - before Pinnaplasty ear correction - after

23 year old with prominent ears. Before, and 8 weeks following pinnaplasty. 

Pinnaplasty ear correction - before Pinnaplasty ear correction - after

23 year old with prominent ears. Before, and 8 weeks following pinnaplasty. 

Pinnaplasty ear correction - before Pinnaplasty ear correction - after
29 year old with prominent asymmetrical ears (before) and 6 weeks after pinnaplasty to correct unequal prominent ears.
Pinnaplasty ear correction - before Pinnaplasty ear correction - after
29 year old with prominent asymmetrical ears (before) and 6 weeks after pinnaplasty to correct unequal prominent ears.
Pinnaplasty Ear Correction

What You Need to Know

What Happens When I Leave Hospital?

The dressings are left in place for 3 days. Then the dressings are removed at home to allow showering to take place on day 3 post surgery. No stitches need be removed.
The mild bruising and swelling settles quickly over 2-3 weeks, although the final results will not be noticed for up to 3 months. The scars behind the ears usually settle well.
Occasionally during the healing phase and only in the presence of a very cold day, the ears can feel particularly sore. A woolly hat is advised to limit the effects of this. This hypersensitivity to cold weather resolves over the course of a year post surgery.
Pinnaplasty surgery is not normally associated with significant pain, but analgesics will be given for use as required.
Avoid swimming for 6 weeks, and avoid contact sports for 12 weeks.
Patients are given a one-week appointment for a wound check. Further appointments with Mr Adams will be made at 6 weeks and 6 months by email.
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Resources

Read the full Pinnaplasty fact sheet for more information on the types of surgery, pre-operative advice and what to expect following the procedure.
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