Otoplasty
PROTRUDING EAR CORRECTIONProtruding ears reshaped and set closer to the head.
CONCERN ADDRESSED
Protruding ("bat") ears that stand out from the side of the head.
PROCEDURE
The ear cartilage is reshaped and set back through an incision hidden behind the ear.
ANAESTHESIA & DURATION
Local anaesthesia · typically 1–2 hours
RECOVERY
Head bandage for about a week, then a headband day and night for two weeks and at night for two more. Most return to work within 1–2 weeks.
FINAL RESULT
Ears settle into their new position over 3–6 months.
Post-op photos were taken during early recovery, before swelling has settled. The final result develops over the months that follow.
Typical recovery timeline
A general guide. Your own plan, aftercare, and review dates are set at consultation.
- DAY 1–3Head bandage on; soreness peaks, then eases.
- DAY 7Bandage off at follow-up; headband day and night begins.
- WEEK 3–4Headband at night only, then no longer needed.
- MONTH 3–6Swelling and redness resolved; final position.
Individual results vary. Photographs are presented as examples of treatment process and do not guarantee a specific outcome. Suitability depends on individual assessment.