Expert Solutions for Ear Correction

Correction of Sick Ears in Children and Adults

In addition to their function as an important sensory organ, the shape and position of the ears have an influence on the appearance. Highly protruding ears (sigloid ears) can be aesthetically disturbing in children and adults and in certain cases can also cause psychological problems.

The causes of protruding ears are genetic. In most cases, an anthelix fold (inner fold of the auricle) that is too flat or not present at all or a too steep ear hollow (concha) are the reason. If the cartilage of the ear grows or develops undesirably, the ears can protrude from birth. In any case, protruding ears do not cause any hearing impairment and correction does not affect hearing either.

Ears are fully developed from the age of 4. This means that protruding ears can be created in children even before they start school. Otoplasty is one of the few aesthetic operations that is also performed on children before they reach the age of majority. The procedure can be performed on children and adolescents under general anaesthesia or in twilight sleep on an outpatient basis. For adults, the procedure is preferably performed with a gentle local anaesthetic.

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During a consultation you will be fully informed by PD. Dr. med. Mathias Tremp will fully inform you about the procedure, possible complications and feasibility of the desired ear correction.

Correction of the ear shape with filler

If the ear shape deviates minimally from the desired shape, a correction can already be achieved with a simple filler treatment (hyaluron). The filler material can be applied to the auricle or the earlobe.

Surgical ear correction

Ear correction (otoplasty) is performed on an outpatient basis with light anaesthesia or under local anaesthesia if you prefer. The incision is made behind the pinna (outer part of the ear) to reshape the ear, reduce or sculpt the cartilage, and finally attach the ear.

Earlobe correction

Defects on the earlobes can occur due to loss of skin elasticity. Further, infections that occur in pierced holes or when it is torn by earrings lead to injuries to the earlobe. Earlobe reconstruction can minimise any disturbing appearance and restore the original shape of the earlobes.

Surgery, ability to work, risks and aftercare

As with any minimally invasive procedure, post-operative bleeding, infection or wound healing problems can occur. The likelihood of scarring is minimal and moreover the incision is hardly visible after a few weeks. Wearing a head bandage 7 to 14 days after the operation supports the healing process. For best results and to minimise possible complications, we therefore recommend wearing a headband at night for the following 14 to 21 days.

Costs

The costs vary depending on the effort and are discussed and defined individually with the patient in advance. The costs include all measures such as preliminary discussion, operation, anaesthesia and follow-up checks. Contact us for a non-binding consultation.