Procedure

Set prominent ears back, or reduce the size of large ears.  

Duration

2 to 3 hours. 

Anaesthesia

General, or Local with sedation 

In/Outpatient

Usually outpatient 

Medical Insurance

Occasionally covered 

Side Effects

Temporary beating, tenderness, swelling, redness and numbness 

Risks

Infection, blood clots

Excessive scarring.

Asymmetry or not natural looking ears.

Recurrence of the problem requiring repeat surgery 

Recovery

BACK TO WORK OR SCHOOL: 5 to 7 days

MORE ARDUOUS ACTIVITY, CONTACT SPORTS: 1 to 2 months 

Results

Permanent