Title: Struggling with prominent or protruding ears? Want to boost your confidence, as well as interested in regaining with the practicalities of everyday life?
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What is Otoplasty?
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Why Choose Otoplasty?
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About The Procedure
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Advantages Of Otoplasty
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Recovery Aftercare
4Otoplasty
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Complications Side Effects
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Our Surgeon
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Patient Gallery - Before After
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Patient Reviews
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Contact us
5What Is Otoplasty?
Otoplasty, also known as ear correction surgery,
is the cosmetic procedure that is designed to
change the appearance or defects of the ear
(auricle). Surgery can change the shape and / or
size of the ears along with reducing how much
they stick out, commonly referred to as pinning
back. The procedure, which can involve pinning
the ears back to the head can be carried out at
any age over the age of five. Otoplasty is
considered a cosmetic procedure because defects
often do not impact on the ear function or
hearing. Therefore, those seeking to improve the
way their ears look is a decision made purely for
cosmetic reasons.
6Why Choose Otoplasty?
- There are a number of reasons why patients choose
ear correction surgery. - Prominent, protruding or misshapen ears can be
bothersome and cause stress and anxiety,
especially if a person has been victim of
bullying at some point in their life. Ears that
stick out or look different can make people feel
embarrassed and cause a number of psychological
issues including low self esteem. - A persons behaviour and well-being can also be
significantly impacted by defects of the ear,
such as the hair styles people opt for, the
clothes they wear, whether they socialise or
their everyday appearance at work. - Some of the complaints people note when opting
for otoplasty include - Their ears are too large.
- Their ears are too small.
- Their ears stick out too far.
- Their ears are not in proportion to their head.
- They are unhappy with previous surgery.
7About The Procedure
- Ear correction surgery starts with a consultation
with a specialist surgeon. - During the consultation you can discuss your
needs and any concerns you may have about the
procedure. - Your specialist will also provide advice and
guidance on what to expect and what can be
achieved with otoplasty. - It is important to make a note of everything you
can think of relating to your cosmetic ear
surgery so that you make the most of your
consultation. This ensures that you have all the
necessary information you need to make an
informed decision on what surgery you are opting
for. - Towards the end of the consultation, your doctor
will assess whether you are a good candidate for
ear correction surgery. - If you are a good candidate for otoplasty and you
decide to go ahead with the procedure, here is
what you can expect from the entire process - Ear correction surgery can be performed as an
outpatient or during a stay in hospital.
8About The Procedure
- Depending on the type and extent of procedure,
local anaesthetic or general anaesthetic may be
used. - The procedure involves your surgeon making
incisions on or around the ears. Common areas
where incisions are made include the back of the
ear and inside the ear creases. Some scarring can
occur after surgery. - Along with incisions, excess skin and / or
cartilage is sometimes removed or folded in to a
new position. - Otoplasty operations can vary in duration as
each procedure is different based on the
individual patient. The typical time for
otoplasty procedures is 2 to 3 hours.
9Advantages Of Otoplasty
There are many advantages to undergoing ear
surgery. Procedures can cover everything from
small operations to major transformations. There
is no set reason why a patient would undergo
otoplasty procedures and each operation varies
from person to person. However, the complaints
that people have regarding their ears tend to be
common regardless of how they affect the
individual, such as being too large, sticking out
too far from the head and being out of proportion
to other facial features. Otoplasty can correct
these common complaints. It is also one of the
more high rate of satisfaction cosmetic
procedures in the industry. In addition, these
procedures can help with low self esteem and
emotional suffering.
10Recovery Aftercare
After you have undergone otoplasty, your ears
will be bandaged to support and protect
them. Some patients report feelings of itchiness
and some discomfort following surgery. Your
doctor will prescribe painkillers to ease
symptoms until this has passed. It is advised
that you try to sleep on your back to keep any
pressure of your ears, e.g. from lying on your
side. Avoid rubbing your ears and try to keep
limited pressure on the ear region as it can
affect incisions. Patients should also take
caution when putting clothing tops on and taking
them off. If possible, wear button garments to
avoid clothes going over the head. If
unavoidable, try to wear clothing that has loose
collars and wide neck areas. Bandages are often
removed a few days after your procedure. It is
common for your ears to be red and to
experiencing some swelling. A headband will be
provided that you can sleep in. You should sleep
in this loose headband, which covers ears for up
to six weeks. This is especially necessary for
those who are restless sleepers and toss / turn a
lot in the night.
11Complications Side Effects
- As with all medical procedures, there are risks,
potential complications and side effects that you
should be aware of before making a decision to
proceed with otoplasty. - Some of the side effects include
- Bleeding, whereby a blood clot forms under the
skin, which can cause it to bleed, be painful and
inflamed. If this occurs, you will need to return
to your specialist to have the bandages removed
and receive treatment. - Stitches - sometimes stitches can be difficult
to remove due to the intricate nature of the
procedure. - Infection, which can occur in the cartilage or
skin of the ear that needs to be treated with
antibiotics. However, this is rare. - Asymmetry, where the ears do not appear
symmetrical after surgery. - Partial / Over Correction, whereby the desired
results have not been totally achieved or have
been overcorrected, causing the ears to position
closer to the head than expected. - Scarring - incisions are usually very small, but
can leave lasting scars after otoplasty.
12Our Surgeon
Mr Reddy was trained at various training centres
in the United Kingdom in 1980s. He was awarded
Fellowship of Royal college of Surgeons in both
General Surgery and Otolaryngology. He was a
higher surgical trainee at the world renowned
Royal National Throat, Nose, Ear Hospital, London
in broad range ear nose throat disorders.
Specialized in
- Facial Cosmetic Surgery
- Prominent (Bat) ear deformities, reduce large
ears, split or sagging ear lobules - Rhinoplasty for congenital (By birth) or after
injury nose deformities - Unsightly Facial lesions
MR KRISHNA REDDY
Consultant ENT and Head Neck Surgeon(GMC
Number 3394047)
13Our Surgeon
He is a Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and
Hand Surgeon at the Queen Elizabeth University
Hospital in Birmingham. His NHS practice includes
major reconstruction following Skin and Breast
cancer surgeries and trauma. He is a well
established microsurgeon and regularly performs
microvascular reconstruction.
Specialized in
- Breast Surgery
- Breast reconstruction DIEP Flap
- Fat Transfer for Breast Reconstruction
Mr Shivram Singh
Consultant Plastics, Cancer, Hand Cosmetic
surgeon MBBS FRCSI FRCS (Plast) FESSH
14Our Surgeon
Ms Antoniadou completed her MBBS degree from
Aristotelian University, Greece in 1992. Ms
Antoniadou is registered with GMC and is on the
specialist register of Plastic Surgery from 2003.
Specialized in
- Otoplasty, Rhinoplasty
- Face lift, Neck lift, Arm lift, Thigh lift, Fat
Transfer - Botulinum Toxin Dermal fillers
- Liposuction
- Abdominoplasty Blepharoplasty
- Breast reconstructive surgery
MS HELEN ANTONIADOU
Consultant Surgeon in Plastic Surgery(GMC Number
3700956)MD Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng)
15Our Surgeon
Mr Borghini is a Plastic Surgeon on the GMC
(General Medical Council) Specialist Register.
Mr Borghini qualified in medicine from
University of Florence and completed his surgical
training in Brazil and France including the
Postgraduate Specialist Diploma in Plastic
Surgery in 1995 at Catholic University of Sacred
Heart in Rome.
Specialized in
- Otoplasty, Rhinoplasty
- Face lift, Neck lift, Arm lift, Thigh lift, Fat
Transfer - Breast Reduction, Mastopexy (Breast lift),
- Breast Reconstructive Surgery
Mr Gabriele Borghini
Specialist in Plastic Reconstructive Cosmetic
Surgery
16Our Surgeon
Mrs Jaysheela Mudera began her career after
studying Plastic Surgery from the University of
Mumbai in India in 1991. She has independently
managed and trained Junior Doctors as well as
being a part of Multidisiplinary Teams managing
Military trauma. She became Associate Specialist
in 2002 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital,
Birmingham where she practiced for 12 years.
Specialized in
- Otoplasty / Blepharoplasty / Ear lobe repair
- Breast Reduction / Augmentation / Mastopexy
(Uplift) - Liposuction / Fat Grafting
- Abdominoplasty
- Arm Thigh lift
Mrs Jaysheela Mudera
Cosmetic Surgeon (GMC Number 4381646)
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