Protruding ears
The key facts
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How does surgery for protruding ears work?
Protruding ears are often corrected shortly before school age, but the procedure can be performed at any age.
An incision is made behind the ear and special stitching techniques are used to reshape the outer ear, smooth the cartilage and, consequently, reposition the ear. The scar behind the ear is very discreet.
About the treatment
The correction of protruding ears, also known as ear pinning or otoplasty, is a safe procedure to improve the shape of the outer ear.
Typical areas of application
- To correct protruding ears in children and adults
- To improve the shape of the outer ear through cartilage modelling
When is it recommended?
- Before starting school, for children, to prevent psychological stress
- For aesthetic reasons or functional impairments at any age
“My aim is to offer personalised treatment and to restore and optimise the aesthetic appearance of physical changes that occur as a result of everyday life and ageing. Achieving a natural look is our top priority."
FAQs
At what age can ear pinning surgery be performed?
Ear pinning can generally be performed at any age. The procedure is usually recommended from around the age of 6, when ear growth is largely complete. This allows lasting and stable results to be achieved. Of course, the procedure can also be performed on adolescents and adults without any issue.
What is an auricular haematoma?
An auricular haematoma is a collection of blood between the perichondrium and the ear cartilage, usually following trauma or a blow to the ear. It leads to painful swelling and deformation of the ear, often referred to as a “cauliflower ear”. If an auricular haematoma is not treated, the ear may become permanently deformed. Prompt medical treatment is therefore important, usually through a combination of rest and relieving the accumulation of blood.
Will my hearing be impaired in any way during the initial period after the procedure?
Hearing is not usually affected after ear pinning surgery. As the procedure is mainly performed on the outer ear and cartilage, the hearing system and ear canal usually remain unaffected. In rare cases, there may be a slight feeling of pressure or a temporary change in hearing sensation for a short time, but this will quickly disappear.
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