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| Glasgow Nuffield Hospital |
Beaconsfield Road
Glasgow
G12 0PJ
Tel: 0141-334 9441 |
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| Ross Hall Hospital |
221 Crookston Road
Glasgow
G52 3NQ
Tel: 0141-810 3151 |
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| NHS Correspondence: |
Canniesburn Plastic Surgery Unit
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
84 Castle Street
Glasgow
G4 0SF
Tel: 0141-211 5646 |
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Prominent ears can be a source of worry for both children and adults, and the operation to correct prominent ears is associated with high levels of satisfaction. The aim of the operation is to look as if the ears have not had any surgery on them; and also to make it look as if the ears do not need to have any surgery performed on them.
The ears are reshaped by making small incisions at the back of the ear. The cartilage (which makes up the framework of the ear) is resculpted and reshaped to create a more natural look. After closing the incision, a head bandage is placed on the area for a few days. The newer techniques for ear reshaping do not require a head bandage for 10 days and are not associated with some of the more devastating complications of ear reshaping. The effects are permanent and there are some risks associated with the operation:
Risks:
The vast majority of people that have this operation are absolutely delighted with the results but there are some side effects and risks with the operation: |
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bruising and bleeding which takes around 2 weeks to resolve |
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infection |
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abnormal scarring (keloids and hypertrophic scars) |
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numb patches in the ears |
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overcorrection |
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undercorrection |
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asymmetry |
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cold intolerance which can persist for a year or two |
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tissue loss and wound healing delays in the ears are associated with the less modern techniques but they are theoretically possible with any operation on ears |
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