Protruding ears in children - in adults
Correcting protruding ears requires surgery to reshape the excessively visible auricles.
In some cases, only one ear is affected by this deformity, so the other ear will not be operated on (unilateral forms). This deformity is mainly due to poor positioning of the cartilage which increases the angle between the head and the ear.
Other imperfections can be corrected at the time of this operation (length and shape of the lobe, width of the auricle). The intervention aims to correct these anomalies by reshaping the cartilage, we will obtain "reattached" ears. A natural appearance is restored thanks to this intervention. This intervention can be proposed from the age of 6. Correction in adults is also possible.
The consultation :
Your expectations and doubts will be clarified in complete peace during an interview regarding protruding ears.
The surgeon will then explain the different methods considered, taking into account the position of the scars.
The consultation will continue to outline the problems and risks that could arise after this type of intervention.
A second consultation is sometimes necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions:
At what age should surgery for protruding ears be performed on children?
It is possible to have ear surgery from the age of 5 because the cartilage is easily adjustable and the child has not yet started primary school.
Is there a specific post-operative period?
The bandage is removed 1 week after surgery. A support bandage is necessary at night for 1 month. No sports activity for 1 month and a half.
Can ears go back to the way they were?
Recurrences (return to the initial stage) are frequent in this type of surgery, around 15%. This is due to uncontrolled movements of the child or to contacts at school. The ear being fragile for several months, it is necessary to limit physical activities. Touch-ups are sometimes necessary if the ear is detached again.
Split earlobe:
The earlobe can be split after tearing of the earlobe or after continuous pulling due to heavy earrings.
The correction is quite simple and allows, under local anesthesia, a normal lobe to be restored with a scar that remains barely visible.
Earlobe reduction:
In some cases, earlobes can be large. An excessively hanging lobe can be corrected under local anesthesia with scars that are easily camouflaged in the natural folds of the skin. The procedure is almost painless and is performed on an outpatient basis. The aesthetic result is appreciable after about 10 days.
Correction after piercing:
The correction of a piercing hole is done under local anesthesia. Depending on the extent of the hole created by the piercing, several technical possibilities are possible. In general, healing is rapid and the initial shape of the ear will be restored.