Otoplasty (ear surgery)
Otoplasty changes the shape or position of the ear. AVANT lists four types: earlobe cleft repair, pixie ear correction, prominent ear correction and correction of lying ears, which sit flat against the head and are hard to see from the front. The operation takes 30–90 minutes under local anaesthesia or sedation (clinic guidance).
At a glance
| Operating time | 30–90 minutes depending on the type (clinic guidance) |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | Local or sedation (clinic guidance) |
| Stitch removal | To be confirmed |
Figures marked “clinic guidance” are the clinic’s published values; your surgeon sets your schedule at consultation.
Steps
Earlobe cleft repair
- 1
2
Pixie ear correction
Prominent ear correction
1
2
Lying ear correction
Methods at AVANT
- Earlobe cleft repair
- Pixie ear correction
- Prominent ear correction
- Lying ear correction (ears hard to see from the front), through an incision behind the ear
How it works at AVANT
- Examination of the ear type
- Surgery
- Stitch removal (timing being confirmed with the clinic)
How long to stay in Seoul
The stitch-removal date is being confirmed with the clinic. For about two weeks, sleep on your back or on the side that was not operated on, so the ear is not pressed (clinic guidance).
Risks and side effects
Reported complications after prominent ear correction include bleeding or haematoma, infection, wound-healing problems, problems with the stitches, scarring, pain or itching, and the ear moving back (recurrence) that needs revision.
Questions
- How much does otoplasty cost at AVANT?
- The clinic’s price list is being confirmed. Once it is, this page will show the published price range and the date it was checked.