The easy way to beautiful ears
Otopexy (ear pinning) describes the surgical correction of protruding ears or ears that are too large.
This procedure is an aesthetic intervention.
If children, adolescents or adults do not feel comfortable with their protruding ears or with the size or shape of their ears, an ear correction is recommended in order to reduce the psychological pressure. The statutory health insurance covers the costs for children up to the age of 14.
Reasons for an ear correction: Protruding ears are genetically determined.
Course of treatment
Protruding ears are usually a hereditary malformation of the cartilage. Corrective surgery therefore places equally high demands on both functionality and appearance. Before an ear correction, a detailed discussion with the treating specialist takes place, during which the methodical procedure and the expected result are discussed in detail. With the help of digital images, the condition before and after the operation is recorded so that the changes caused by the operation are precisely documented.
The treatment usually focuses on reshaping the ear cartilage and often on reducing the size of the auricle itself. The modelling of ear shape, ear size and ear distance takes place within one treatment appointment. The surgery is performed on an outpatient basis and predominantly under local anaesthesia in older school-aged children and adults.
After the procedure
After the operation, a protective head bandage is applied, which must be worn for about eight days. The bandage is changed about halfway through the healing process.
A headband can also be worn at night for about six weeks to support the healing process. The headband also protects the symmetry of the ears.
An initial check-up takes place one day after the operation. The stitches are removed after eight days. As with any operation, there can be side effects. The tissue may swell slightly and/or bleed.
