Ear correction
Your team of experts
José Francisco Suárez Sánchez (M.D.)
Facts on ear correction
Treatment methods: | Open operation with cartilage remodelling (ear correction) |
Treatment duration: | 1,5-2 hours |
Anaesthesia: | Local anaesthetica |
Aftercare: | Bandage |
Removal of sutures: | Absorbable sutures used |
Presentable: | Depending on hair length, 2-5 days |
Costs: | From 3,800 € or from 56 € |
Protruding ears can be troubling for adults and children alike. As children, many of those affected suffer the stares and teasing of their classmates. In the worst case, this one problem can pervade a person’s entire life, even restricting their professional life as adults.
Protruding ears – often pejoratively called ‘jug ears’ – occur when parts of the ear muscle are too pronounced. However, surgical ear correction can provide a long-lasting remedy, positioning the ears closer to the head. Ear correction is a relatively straightforward, low-risk procedure and can be a major relief to those affected. If a person feels their earlobes are too big, ear correction can also remedy this.
In principle, ear corrections can be carried out at any age; however, in the case of children we recommend having ear corrections performed before they start school. Acting pre-emptively allows the child to avoid potentially negative situations. Naturally, here at Central Aesthetics we provide support for patients of all ages. We provide expert consultation and treatment, with every aspect tailored precisely to your individual requirements and wishes. To discuss ear correction further, get in touch to arrange a non-binding consultation appointment.
Frequently asked questions on ear correction
Protruding or prominent ears, often called ‘jug ears’, are caused by a deformity in the ear muscle. In many cases, the cartilage has simply grown too large, pushing the ear away from the head somewhat. In other cases, however, it could be that a fold in the ear – the so-called ‘antihelical fold’ – is not as pronounced as it should be. As a result, the ear doesn’t lie as flat against the head as other people’s do.
In ear correction surgery, we can adjust how the ear sits and reduce the size of oversized earlobes. The surgical method used depends on the deformity in question as well as the patient’s wishes.
At Central Aesthetics, we offer the anterior open ear correction
In anterior open ear correction, the surgeon makes an incision in the fold at the front of the ear ridge. Lifting the skin then enables them to access all necessary structures in the ear, and allows them to adapt the cartilage as necessary. If the ear muscle is too large, it can be reduced in size and then held in place with sutures. The location of the resulting scars means they are barely noticeable later.
Before performing the ear correction, we hold an in-depth consultation with you. In this meeting, you receive important information about the procedure itself, as well as on aftercare and potential risks. The doctor works together with you to produce an individual treatment plan that corresponds to your individual circumstances and wishes.
Here at Central Aesthetics, we carry out the operation as an outpatient procedure under local anaesthetic. The precise details of the procedure depend on the surgical technique used. In open ear correction, the surgeon makes an incision in the anterior fold of the ear. This allows them to lift parts of the skin away from the cartilage and shape the ear muscle as required. The incisions are sutured using absorbable surgical thread, which means they don’t need to be removed.
After a traditional ear correction procedure, a bandage will be placed on the ear and must be worn for 2 days. You can leave the practice again straight after the procedure.
After the ears have been repositioned, you will be given a bandage that can be removed after two days. To begin with, you should also wear a headband when getting dressed and undressed and when sleeping. This headband provides added protection for the treated areas during the healing phase. You can sleep on the side on which the ear correction was carried out straight away. However, many patients avoid doing so to begin with.
Nowadays, ear correction surgery is routine and generally very low-risk. As with all surgeries, on rare occasions patients may develop infections which can be treated very effectively with antibiotics.
It’s very rare for protruding ears to develop again after ear correction surgery. This could conceivably occur, for example, if the sutures make their way through the cartilage and result in increased pressure on the ear.
At present, there is no long-lasting solution for protruding ears that does not involve surgery.
The costs for ear correction surgery are about 3,800 EUR. The precise costs involved depend on the scope of treatment and the selected surgical method.
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Mainzer Landstraße 65
60329 Frankfurt am Main
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Tuesday | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
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Friday | 8:30am - 6:00pm |
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