Merchant City Medical Group offers surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, from our state of the art clinics throughout the UK & Europe.

Prominent Ear Correction & Otoplasty

Restore confidence with expert ear correction and otoplasty at Merchant Medical Group. Our experienced consultants provide personalised solutions for protruding ears, asymmetry, or reshaping earlobes, using techniques refined through extensive training and experience. We offer both surgical otoplasty and earlobe repair, focusing on natural-looking results and patient comfort.

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Procedure overview

TYPE OF ANAESTHETIC

Local or General

LENGTH OF SURGERY

1–2 Hous

HOSPITAL STAY

0–1 Day

RECOVERY

Few days off work, 6 weeks before strenuous exercise

What is Pinnaplasty?

Pinnaplasty, also called otoplasty, is a surgical procedure to correct prominent ears. It involves reshaping the cartilage and skin behind the ear to bring the ears closer to the head for a more balanced appearance. The procedure usually takes 1–2 hours and is often performed under local anaesthetic in adults.

What to Expect

You will notice an immediate improvement in the shape and position of your ears. If a suture technique is used, bruising is usually minimal.

The split earlobe is corrected immediately. Stitches are typically removed after about a week, and scars may remain red or slightly raised for up to six months before settling.

What are the risks?

It’s normal for ears to have slight differences in shape or position after surgery.

Scars are usually hidden behind the ear and settle well over time. Rarely, thickened or itchy scars (keloids) can develop in patients prone to this.

Occasionally, the ears may not be pinned back as much as expected, which might require minor adjustment.

Some degree of prominence may return if the internal stitches fail, though this is uncommon.

 

Internal stitches are usually well-buried, but in rare cases, the stitch may become noticeable or protrude. If this happens after six months, it can be easily removed under local anaesthetic.

Rarely, the surgical site may take longer to heal or reopen, which can affect the final shape.

 

Infection is uncommon and usually treated with antibiotics. Severe infection is very rare but can affect the ear’s appearance.

Bleeding is uncommon, particularly with modern suture techniques. If it occurs and is not treated, it can affect healing or the ear shape.

 

A small number of patients (around 5–10%) may require further surgery to refine the results.

Ear Correction Aftercare

Follow your surgeon’s instructions, keep the ears clean and protected, and avoid pressure or strenuous activity during the initial healing period.
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