Ear reshaping or ear pinning is a quick and highly successful procedure used to reshape or reduce large or protruding ears, make them more symmetrical and/or position them closer to the head.
This procedure is available at River Medical Dublin and River Medical Belfast.
Ear reshaping or ear pinning is a quick and highly successful procedure used to reshape or reduce large or protruding ears, make them more symmetrical and/or position them closer to the head.
The first surgical action is to prepare an incision just behind the ear, in the natural fold. The surgeon will then remove the necessary amounts of cartilage and skin required to achieve the appropriate effect. The procedure leaves virtually no trace of surgery.
A key aspect of preparing for any surgery is that Your surgeon understands your desires and expectations. At your initial consultation, your consultant will explain the procedure in great detail, discuss your expectations and what he/she can achieve for you, ensuring you have realistic expectations of the results.
Your surgeon will also want to evaluate your current physical health and health history, ensuring you are a suitable candidate for surgery. Because this is an elective procedure, you and Your surgeon will naturally carefully discuss the benefits and risks involved, as is the case with any surgical procedure.
The first surgical action is to prepare an incision just behind the ear, in the natural fold. The Surgeon will then remove the necessary amounts of cartilage and skin required to achieve the appropriate effect. The procedure leaves virtually no trace of surgery.
The procedure is usually performed under local anaesthesia, takes approximately 1-2 hours and is carried out as a day case procedure.
You will need someone to take you home when you are discharged by the Surgeon as you will not be able to drive. You may have bruising and swelling around the area. Your surgeon will tell you more about the typical recovery process and may make recommendations based on your individual case but by and large expect to take one week off work. If your job is physical you may require more time. Everyone recovers differently but you can rest assured that we will monitor you closely to ensure the swiftest, safest and most comfortable recovery.
Price should not be a deciding factor with an elective surgery. Trust, experience and aftercare are absolutely key and River Medical is widely recognised as the industry leader in Ireland. We are also proud to say that we adhere to the strictest of ethical guidelines and believe that only highly trained medical staff should advise on cosmetic procedures, be it surgical or non-surgical.
You will meet with one of our consultant plastic surgeons who will discuss everything with you including your expectations and desires, the procedure and the best type of procedure for you, the results as well as any possible eventualities.
You will need to take approximately 1-2 weeks off work after your surgery. If your job is physical you may require more time. You will have an element of discomfort after your surgery which typically lasts for about a week or so but this will be managed with the support of your consultant plastic surgeon and River Medical registered general nurse. Generally you can return to all normal activities within 6 weeks. We encourage patients to get back to their normal life as soon as it feels comfortable for them. We feel that this really promotes and aids a speedy and successful recovery. Everyone recovers differently but you can rest assured that we will monitor you closely to ensure the swiftest, safest and most comfortable recovery.
Your consultant will assess your suitability for otoplasty and will recommend the best treatment for you at your initial consultation. He/she will also show your pictures of similar patients so that you can be confident about your expected results.
Preparation will begin with an initial consultation with your consultant plastic surgeon, followed by a meeting with one of our registered general nurses. Each one will go through every aspect of the ear pinning surgery in great detail. Prior to surgery you will return for a further comprehensive pre-operative assessment with your River Medical nurse. Your consultant will be available to you right up until your surgery should you wish to see him/her again.
Your surgery will be carried at our sister company clinic, the Fitzwilliam Private Clinic in Belfast, where thousands of procedures have been carried out for more than a decade.
At River Medical, you will receive excellent aftercare post-surgery. You will receive excellent aftercare post-surgery by one of our registered general nurses and your consultant plastic surgeon.
This procedure leaves virtually no trace of surgery.
We are widely regarded as being the industry leader in cosmetic surgery. At River Medical, we never compromise on the level of care and attention we give each and every one of our patients, every time, and we are committed to you from procedure right through to your 24/7 aftercare.
Before and after pictures on websites can be misleading as they may not be patients of the surgeon who will be carrying out your surgery. As every person has completely different expectations and different treatment requirements, it is a much more valuable tool for your consultant to show pictures of not only surgeries that he/she has carried out but also show you results you will be likely to achieve.
