Ear pinning / otoplasty

Prominent ears usually describe ears that stick out from the side of the head. They are sometimes referred to as ‘bat ears’. Prominent ears can be present at birth or can become apparent during childhood. Sometimes prominent ears can develop after injuries to the ears.

About the surgery

Being unhappy with the appearance of your ears can have a significant impact on your self-confidence and many people will change their hairstyle to conceal them. A surgical procedure called otoplasty can address these issues and help restore self confidence.

Indication

Indication

Prominent ears that stick out from the side of the head

Anaesthetic

Anesthetic

Local

Downtime

Downtime

1 week

Results

Results

Normal and natural shape size and contour of the ears

Anatomy

Anatomy

Sutures are place on the back of the ear to enhance the natural folds of the ear and make them less prominent

Duration

Duration

2 hours

Excercise

Exercise

2 weeks

Price

Price

From £2495

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WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY

The team will welcome you to the clinic and get you settled and relaxed. We will go through the procedure and discuss the process and sign the consent form. Photographs will be taken before heading to theatre.

Local anaesthetic will be injected in to the area. Through the skin incisions on the back of the ear, Mr West will place permanent sutures in the cartilage to produce a naturally shape less prominent ear. The skin is closed with a single running stitch and a dressing placed over the ears and around the head.

Following surgery you will be transferred to the recovery area and will be looked after by our dedicated recovery team. We will ensure all aftercare is explained and follow up appointments are arranged before letting you leave.

Frequently asked questions

What are the follow up or aftercare procedures?

Wounds are checked and dressings removed after 5 – 7 days. Further review appointment is usually made 4-6 weeks after surgery.

When can I start playing sports again?

Exercise is ok after 2 weeks. Contact sports should be avoided for 6 weeks.

When can I wear glasses again?

It is fine to wear glasses immediately after the operation, although it can sometimes be tricky getting them to stay on with the bandages.

Can the ears go back to their original position?

In very rare cases the ears can flip back to their original position. This can happen if the ears are knocked and why it is important to wear the bandage and avoid contact sports. It is usually correctable if it were to happen.

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Testimonials

“After years of being self conscious about my eyes, i decided to have my upper blepharoplasty with Chris and the results are better than I had ever anticipated. The service I received before during and after the operation is unmatched. Dr west is a patient, calming and a highly skilled surgeon. If you’re thinking of going for it. Do it, you won’t regret it!
Thank you again.”

“I recently had upper eyelid surgery ( blepharoplasty ) with Mr Christopher West. Very experienced surgeon so I felt straight away I’m in a good hands. I had barely any bruising or swelling and the scars are so neat. Overall the results exceeded my expectations which I’m extremely grateful for!
10/10 highly recommended! Thank you.”

“I found Dr Christopher West from 3 people's recommendation and came all the way from London.
The upper blepharoplasty procedure was completely painless. I had a small amount of post op bruising, but could carry on with life almost immediately after.
The recovery time was around one week. Once my sutures were removed the result was immediately evident.
I am extremely pleased with the results of my upper blepharoplasty, and cannot hesitate to praise the skills of Dr Christopher West. Fantastic results. I highly recommend Mr Christopher West”

“I had been researching my options for surgery for a couple of years, I'd had lots of consultations with London based surgeons, I opted for Mr West as not only had I seen his work first hand on a few friends, I liked his approach to surgery, he is very honest and if he feels you don't need something or wouldn't benefit from it he will tell you straight, he's very good at managing your expectations.
After a couple of consultations I booked in with him, for an upper blepharoplasty. Mr West saw me before surgery to go over everything, he has a very calming and kind nature which definitely helps before you are about to go under the knife,
I am very happy with my results, Chris is very skilled surgeon, his stitches and incisions are immaculate, and I highly recommend him to anyone who is considering surgery.”