Protruding Ear Surgery for Women Brisbane and Gold Coast | Ashbury Cosmetic Surgery Laser and Vein Centres

The presence and positioning of overly large or protruding ears can have the effect of installing an inherent level of self-consciousness in the individual. ‘Dumbo’ and ‘Mickey Mouse’ are just two of the unpleasant analogies that can sufferers are subject to, particularly when going through the difficult years of school and potential bullying.

Pinning the ears back, so that they lie in a more flat position against the head, is a simple and elegant solution to the problem and can be completed on children as young as six as well as adults of all ages.

This procedure can involve either the reshaping or removal of some of the cartilage behind the ear, with the subsequent incision being sutured back together. As the incision is made behind the ear it is not only hidden in the ears natural creases, but can also prove very faint in nature. Dissolving sutures mean that returning to the doctor is often not needed.

Modern laser techniques can assist in the conducting of ear surgeries and have shown to be beneficial in the decreased rate of complications and revision rates post surgery.
Ear surgery is generally conducted in around an hour and can even be combined with other facial procedures.

Local anaesthetics are most often used in addition to various drugs taken before and after surgery to maximise your comfort.

After surgery, the ears are covered with a dressing that is removed after 4 - 5 days. A support head band will be given to you to wear at night for the next four weeks to prevent damage to the surgery while the ears are healing, during your sleep. Any minor pain or discomfort you experience can be controlled with medication.

Most patients find that they can resume normal activities after a couple of days from the surgery, with your appearance returning to a comfortable level after no more than a week, however, full healing can take up to three months.

If there is anything you would like to enquire further about, or if you would like to organise an appointment with any of our practitioners, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our friendly and helpful staff will always endeavour to assist you with your query.