Treatments — Face
Otoplasty
Prominent Ear Correction by Mr. BanwellThe aim of prominent ear surgery is to set back or pin back the ears so they are closer to the head. This can improve the appearance and reduce the visible prominence of ears.
Sadly many children (and adults) may get unwanted comments about the appearance of their ears with teasing at school.
This operation can help change the appearance, restore confidence and stop any unwanted attention. The procedure involves removing skin at the back of the ear followed by reshaping of the cartilage to recreate the (antihelical) fold and set back the ears. This is performed with long lasting permanent sutures.
The operation has very high patient satisfaction rates and can be performed easily as a day case under general anaesthetic or indeed in adults under a local anaesthetic if required.
"Otoplasty Surgery continues to provide high patient satisfaction and improved confidence in all our patients."
SURGERY TIME
1.5 - 2.5 huours
HOSPITAL STAY
Daycase
ANAESTHETIC ASSESSMENT
No
PRE ADMISSION TESTS
No
SLEEPING POSITIONS
Sleeping on back recommended for 4 weeks
REASONABLY MOBILE
Immediately
WASHING
Shower after 1 day (body only). Hair washing 1 week
DRIVING
1 week
EXERCISE INCLUDING GYM
8 weeks
FULL RECOVERY
4 - 6 weeks
TIME OFF WORK/SCHOOL
1 week
Please contact Mr Banwell’s office on 01342 330302 or email help@paulebanwell.com for further information.
From £5000
Otoplasty or prominent ear correction is a simple procedure which can hgave a major impact on emotional and psychological wellbeing. Remarkablhy it is a relatively quick operation. There are different techniques available but Dr Paul prefers to use a suture method to reshape the ear and to secure the position of the cartilage. He also uses other special techniques to encourage the cartilage to bend into shape.
Careful assessment at consultation is required to determine the best technique to use to correct the problem. Essentially there are two main problems that may be seen. They can occur separately or together. The commonest anatomical variant to be seen causing a prominent ear is loss of the so-called ‘antihelical fold’ in the upper part of the ear. In addition we also see that the cup or ‘shell’ of the ear close to the external auditory meatus (or entrance to the ear canal) may be enlarged or pushed putwards; this also contributes to prominence of the ears.
In the former case permanent clear sutures and diathermy techniques can help re-shape the absent ear crease. In the latter case we use so-called concho-mastoid sutures to set back the cup of the ear further back and closer to the head.
After the operation it is important to take things easy, avoid activities for a few weeks and contact sports for a couple of months. A headbandage is usually required for the first week and thereafter just a headband at night for 6 weeks.
For further information on pinnaplasty/prominent ear correction in Sussex, Surrey, Kent or London then please phone the office on 01342 330302.
Useful downloadable materials tailored to this procedure.
The decision for cosmetic surgery should not be taken lightly. This is why Mr Banwell believes that the consultation process with him and our Concierge is so important. Regardless we are here to hold your hand throughout your journey and answer any questions you may have. That leap of faith may be anxiety-provoking but please know that we will always be here to catch you!
The average operation involves an incision behind the back of the ear and some sutures to hold the ears back in place. Sometimes manipulation of cartilage needs to be performed by surgeons to optimise long term results. It is important to have realistic expectations and Mr Banwell will discuss these with you.
Mr Banwell recommends a general anaesthetic undertaken by a specialist anaesthetist. Children have this done as an inpatient with a one night’s stay in hospital, while adults may have it performed as a day patient.
Generally we like to see all patients at least twice although a consultation fee will only be charged for the first visit. Mr Banwell will discuss with you exactly what your aims and expectations are regarding possible surgery. He will also talk to you about how realistic these aims are. Patients are encouraged to see Mr Banwell as many times as they require prior to surgery so that he can fully understand what you would like to achieve out of the surgery and also so that you are fully informed of what the procedure involves and the potential risks or complications.
After the operation both the ears are covered with special dressings, which are held in place by bandages. These are left in place for seven days. One of the hospital nurses or our office will contact you after the operation to ensure that you have no problems during your convalescence. After seven days there is often some bruising and swelling of the ears and this settles over a period of weeks. The sutures behind the ear tissue that are not normally noticeable are dissolving. Mr Banwell will encourage you to wear a tennis headband at night for six weeks to hold the ears in an appropriate position while you are sleeping. The procedure to pin back projecting ears does not interfere with hearing.
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell will talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising and swelling, bleeding, wound infection, problems with general anaesthetics, abnormal scarring and keloid scarring. Specific risks include tenderness of the ears, some pain, numbness, post-operative bleeding from under the dressings, return to theatre, pressure from the dressings and sutures, thick scars, skin loss, skin contour irregularities, loss of corrected shape and need for further revisional surgery.
Mr. Banwell’s team at the Pantheons Clinic would be delighted to help at any time so please feel free to call HQ on 01342 330302 or email help@paulebanwell.com.
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Disclaimer: Please be aware that these notes have been made for purely information purposes and make no recommendations for surgery.
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