Pinnaplasty

Pinnaplasty (child)

What is an otoplasty? An otoplasty (or pinnaplasty) is an operation to improve the appearance of your child’s ears. Is an otoplasty suitable for my child? Your child is most likely to benefit from an otoplasty if one or more of the following conditions apply to them. Your child is self-conscious about the size or shape of their ears. Your child is being teased and this is causing them distress. Your child has unusually-shaped ears. An otoplasty will not improve your child’s physical health. For this reason, the operation should be performed only if the aim is to improve their

Pinnaplasty (adult)

What is an otoplasty? An otoplasty (or pinnaplasty) is an operation to improve the appearance of your ears. Is an otoplasty suitable for me? You are most likely to benefit from an otoplasty if you are self-conscious about your ears, you are being teased or if you have unusually-shaped ears. What are the benefits of surgery? Your ears should have a better shape. Are there any alternatives to surgery? a An ear sticking out with unusual foldsb An ear closer to the head with more normal folds For adults, surgery is the only option to change the shape of your ears. What