Ear Surgery & Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty)

Ear surgery is a very common procedure performed on both men and women, especially since short hair styles are fashionable with many people. It is a straightforward procedure with very pleasing results.

Before the Procedure

It is essential that you get sound professional advice before you go ahead with an ear reshaping surgery procedure. At Mills & Mills Medical Group we believe that all advice should be free. That’s why we offer a free private consultation with our surgeons without any obligation.

We also offer a meeting with one of our friendly patient co-ordinators who are on hand to give you information on other aspects of your ear surgery procedure, such as for example, the cost of the procedure, availability in our hospital, as well as different ways of paying for your procedure such as through a cosmetic surgery loan. Our co-ordinators are not there to give clinical advice, only our surgeon can do that, but they are there as a continual support throughout your care with Mills & Mills.

Before you attend for your consultation try and write down all the questions that you would like to ask our surgeon. You may forget when you are there. It’s also a good idea to bring someone along with you for support, of course, if you want to keep the procedure totally confidential, that’s fine too.

Consultations are easy to arrange and are held throughout the United Kingdom and in Marbella.

The Consultation

Your consultation for ear reshaping will typically last between half an hour and one hour. You will have the opportunity to ask all of your questions directly to the surgeon. He will examine you and make his recommendations. He will explain the benefits of nose reshaping and the risks too.

Following your consultation with the surgeon, your patient co-ordinator will be able to confirm the cost and make all arrangements for you if you decide to proceed.

Pre-operative screening

Before your procedure it may be necessary to have some tests carried out. For example, blood tests. Your surgeon will advise you what tests are required. Your patient co-ordinator will arrange these for you. It is important that we know you are fit and well for the procedure.

The Procedure

This simple procedure is usually performed under local anaesthetic with sedation. This means that you will feel sleepy but not be totally asleep.

Of course, you always have the option to have the procedure under a general anaesthetic if you prefer. An incision is made behind the ear along the crease line. The surgeon will remove excess cartilage that is causing your ears to protrude. When this excess cartilage has been removed the surgeon pins back the ear along the fold to a more natural position.

After the procedure

You will not need to remain in hospital overnight unless previously advised. Upon discharge you will have a head bandage which must be worn for between five and seven days. You will be taken home or to your hotel to begin your ear surgery recovery period.

You can expect some bruising and swelling of the ears which is perfectly normal. This tends to last for some weeks, after which the surgeon may recommend that you wear a head bandage at night. This will protect your ears when resting on your pillow for another two weeks.

When the bandages have been removed you can wash your hair. You will need to arrange a week off work.

Free Consultation - the next step

The next step is to arrange a free private consultation with a Mills & Mills Surgeon at a centre near you. This is easy to do. Simply call us on the number provided and we will do the rest. We will be happy to chat with you on the phone and answer any questions that you might have. We know how important this procedure is to you. It is our aim to provide you with a service second to none.

We look forward to hearing from you.