Ear surgery, or otoplasty, is usually done to set
prominent ears back closer to the head or to reduce the size of
large ears.
Typical Recovery Time: For 1-3 days after surgery, the patient's
head will be wrapped in a bandage to promote the best healing. The
ears may throb or ache a little for a few days, but this can be
relieved by medication. Stitches usually are removed (or dissolved)
at the one-week point. Any activity in which the ear might be bent
should be avoided for at least a month. Most patients go back to
work about 5 days after surgery.
Above set: Dr. Svehlak. In each case the ears
are prominent to some degree and asymmetrical. Here (1 set
above), the cartilage of the ears was manipulated to improve
the folds and reduce the prominence.
Above set: Dr. Svehlak. This patient (above set) had a more common ear pinning procedures
in which the ear cartilage was reshaped, contoured, and set
back.
Above set: Dr. Svehlak. This patient had a more common ear pinning procedures
in which the ear cartilage was reshaped, contoured, and set
back.
Above (3 sets): Dr. Svehlak. This patient required a much more extensive
procedure involving reducing the size of the ear, as seen
on the side view. He also required the more common reshaping
and set back of the ears.
Above set: Dr. Svehlak. This patient had a more common ear pinning
procedures in which the ear cartilage was reshaped, contoured,
and set back.
Above
(2 sets): Dr. Svehlak. This patient is a 9-year old boy with protruding ears.
Before & After photographs
shown on this site are patients of Dr. Svehlak's or Dr. Yamini's
who have given permission to have their photos published. They are
for illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary. Reputable
surgeons do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome
is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications
can affect the outcome of any surgery.