Similar Names: Ear pin back surgery, prominent ear correction, bat ear correction, 耳整形术
Otoplasty is a set of procedures that seeks to improve the form of the ear. The most common otoplasty procedure is the correction of prominent ears, or ear pinback surgery. Otoplasty can also address other ear concerns such as abnormal ear shape and ear asymmetry.
Common ear conditions that otoplasty can correct include:
Procedure Time:
1 – 2 hours
Anaesthesia:
Local anaesthesia/ Light sedation
Hospitalisation:
Day Surgery
Recovery Time:
5 – 7 days
With the advent of infant ear moulding, ear deformations can be treated non-surgically by wearing a splint for a few weeks. The success rate is very high (more than 95%), provided the splint is started within the first few weeks of birth.
After otoplasty, your ear will feel bruised but it will not be intensely painful.