Suture Otoplasty for Ears

This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic with sedation if indicated in our clinic procedure room, and you can return home immediately after the procedure.

You will see your results immediately.

The absence of skin incisions and scarring.

The avoidance of hospitalisation and general anaesthetic.

Reduced risk of infection and other complications.

Otoplasty is a procedure to alter ear shape and position, in particular, for protruding ears.

Traditionally the correction was made surgically by cutting and removing skin and cartilage with suturing under general anaesthetic in a hospital. However, with this new procedure, the correction can be carried out more simply and with lower risk because it is performed under local anaesthetic by inserting invisible sutures under the skin without the need for any incisions, tissue removal and skin suturing. This can be carried out within the clinic procedure room.

What does the procedure entail?

The problem is almost always caused by the absence of a particular fold in the upper part of the ear called the anti-helix, when this is absent it allows the upper part of the ear to curve forward instead of slightly backwards making the ear protrude more than it should. The creation of this fold will automatically “pin” the ears back to their normal shape and position. In the traditional method, this was done surgically by cutting and removing both skin and cartilage to reshape the ears. However, with our non-incisional method this fold can be created permanently using concealed sutures placed under the skin without any cutting at all.

The total package for a standard Suture Otoplasty is $5500, this includes the procedure, sedation if required. Also:

x2 LED Therapy healing sessions.

Review appointments.

24/7 support and care of your practitioner.

Who is a good candidate?

Any person who has protruding ears that they wish to improve can have this procedure. All age groups can be considered for treatment after full assessment and comprehensive discussion of the risks and possible complications.

Your consultation will be with a registered medical professional who will:

• Discuss your concerns and goals
• Take a full medical history
• Assess your ear structure
• Explain the procedure, risks, benefits, and expected and realistic outcomes
• Provide information on costs, recovery time, and follow-up care
  

You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and a cooling-off period will apply before booking surgery, in line with AHPRA guidelines.

Potential complications include infection, haematoma, asymmetry, and suture extrusion (sutures poking through the skin), changes in skin sensation, and recurrence of the protruding ear.

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Does the procedure hurt?

You can apply an anaesthetic cream to your ears to numb them before local anaesthetic injections are used to the front and back of the ears. These injections will completely anaesthetise the ears and there will be no discomfort during the procedure itself.

How long will the result last?

Generally the results last indefinitely. In a small percentage of cases, one of the stitches may fail but a similar process can be repeated to replace the failed stitch. The vast majority report very high satisfaction with this procedure.

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DISCLAIMER:

All treatments are performed by a qualified and appropriately trained medical professional following a comprehensive consultation. Treatments may not be suitable for every individual and outcomes can vary. Each procedure carries potential risks, side effects and recovery considerations. The information provided on this website is general in nature and is not intended to replace the professional medical advice you will receive during your consultation.

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