Ear correction for protruding ears
(ear surgery)
Protruding ears are a malformation caused by a congenital deformation of the ear cartilage or asymmetrical development of individual parts of the cartilage. The ear cartilage can be reshaped and the ear can be positioned with a surgical procedure.
In addition to correcting protruding ears, ear surgery can also correct the shape of the pinna and the earlobes.
Ear surgery
Before the actual procedure, you will be prepared for the upcoming operation by the nursing staff and your doctor. This includes taking so-called "before" pictures and drawing in the future ear contour. Depending on the patient's age, the operation is performed under either a partial or general anaesthetic. One of our anaesthetists specialises in anaesthesia for children.
The operation for protruding ears takes about one and a half hours. The ear cartilage is exposed and modelled with an incision behind the ear.
Aftercare following ear surgery
After the operation, a tight-fitting head bandage must be worn for five to seven days, followed by a headband at night for a further six weeks. Healing is largely complete after around two weeks. Apart from a line-shaped scar behind the ear, no traces of the operation are visible.
The absence from school or work lasts seven to ten days. Avoid sport for three to four weeks and wash your hair carefully.
Facts and figures about ear surgery
1 to 1 1/2 hours, under partial or general anaesthesia
Outpatient procedure, head bandage for 5 days, then forehead bandage for 6 weeks
After 4 weeks
Unable to work for approx. 1 to 2 weeks
Between CHF 5,000 and CHF 6,000
