What is pinnaplasty or otoplasty?
Pinnaplasty – also known as otoplasty - is ear correction surgery where the shape or size of your ears is changed to make them more symmetrical. They can also be pinned back to stop them from sticking out.
How much does pinnaplasty or otoplasty cost?
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Procedure type
Initial consultation price
Treatment price*
Monthly cost**
Member discount
Pinnaplasty
£285
From £5,359
From £129.58
10%
Pinnaplasty
Initial consultation price
£285
Treatment price*
From £5,359
Monthly cost**
From £129.58
Member discount
10%
Ear pinning surgery (pinnaplasty) FAQs
Mr Simon Mackey, Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon, discusses ear pinning surgery or pinnaplasty at Benenden Hospital.
Video transcript
What is a pinnaplasty?
Well, pinnaplasty is the medical word given to the operation otherwise known as correction of prominent ears.
What is the difference between pinnaplasty and otoplasty?
The correction of prominent ears may be termed pinnaplasty and it may also be termed otoplasty, so they are the same procedure.
How are the ears pinned back during pinnaplasty?
Lots of different techniques have been described for correcting prominent ears. Most are performed as a day case under either a local or general anaesthetic. In general, with all of these techniques, a cut is made behind the ear which enables special stitches to be placed behind the ear, which better define the anti-helical fold, which will help to set the pinna back. And special stitches are then used to join the scaphoid of the ear into the mastoid of the skull and that will set the whole ear back against the head. The wounds then tend to be closed with a dissolving stitch and special dressings are then used to keep the ears in position.
Does ear pinning hurt?
Pinnaplasty surgery always involves use of a local anaesthetic. So once the anaesthetic is in, the first 24 hours or so are very pain free. Beyond that, simple analgesia such as paracetamol is usually sufficient to manage the pain for most patients.
How long does ear pinning surgery take?
Pinnaplasty surgery will often take between around 60 to 90 minutes to complete. That includes the administration of local anaesthetic and the positioning of the dressings.
Our cosmetic surgery team
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Plastics and Cosmetic Surgery
Kate is the Clinical Nurse Specialist in Plastics and Cosmetic Surgery at Benenden Hospital.
Christopher Macdonald
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Mr Macdonald's clinical interests include breast reduction surgery, abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, body contouring, brachioplasty or arm lift.
Simon P Mackey
Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon
Mr Mackey's clinical interests include breast reduction surgery, mastopexy or breast uplift, abdominoplasty or tummy tuck, brachioplasty or arm lift.
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