Protruding ears plasty
This procedure is performed to correct protruding ears and is often done for psychological reasons.

This surgery is performed both on children from the age of 6 (age at which the ear is fully grown) and on adults. This surgery results in the correct alignment of the earlobe in relation to the skull.

The procedure takes place under local anaesthetic and the incision is made at the back of the ear (the scar is therefore invisible).

The procedure takes 45 minutes.

The hair does not have to be shaven.

For up to a week after the surgery the patient must wear a pressure bandage around the head and ears.

This procedure is generally not painful and a normal painkiller usually reduces any discomfort in the first few hours after surgery.

At the end of the one-week period the bandage may be removed.

The stitches may be removed after 2 weeks. For children, resorbable stitches are used for practical reasons.

The patient will come for consultation:
-1 week after the surgery to have the circular pressure bandage removed
-after about 10 days to have the stitches removed
- after 1 and 3 months to evaluate the final result.

1 to 2 weeks’ work incapacitation

Strenuous physical exercise such as volleyball, basketball,.... during the first 4 weeks after surgery is not recommended.