Overview

Ear surgery is generally reconstructive in nature to either fix an issue like protruding ears (Otoplasty) or to restore the 'normal' appearance of an ear following accidents or intentional piercings. More information is provided below.

Otoplasty

Ear reshaping surgery, or Otoplasty, is a procedure designed to reduce large or protruding ears by setting the ears back closer to the head as well as molding, shaping and/or removing cartilage.

A typical candidate for this procedure includes children whose ears have fully grown. This can help prevent the child from having to experience the teasing and ridicule that is associated with having larger ears. However this procedure can be performed on adults as well. All incisions are small and are hidden at the back of the ear.

Expected Out of Pocket Expenses:
• Privately Insured $4,500 (check with your insurer)
• No Insurance $7,000
These prices include the surgeon's fee, anaesthetist's fee, hospital stay and garment. You may also be eligible for the Government's modest tax rebate on medical expenses in your annual tax return.
Procedure: Performed under General Anaesthetic in hospital
Hospital Stay: Overnight Stay (if patient wants)
Recovery:
• Head bandage for 5 days
• Bruising and swelling for two weeks
Medicare Rebate: Yes, Medicare Item No. 45659 x2 (if bilateral)

Call us on 4920 7700 to make an appointment.

Otoplasty Images

Ear lobe reconstruction

While facial and body piercings are increasingly popular, many people find that their career or lifestyles change over time and they want to reverse the impact of these procedures. Sometimes their wounds can heal over naturally, but not always!

At Hunter Plastic Surgery we offer ear lobe reconstruction to help people who have stretched their ears too far for them to heal by themselves. It is a short procedure done in hospital during which the ears are reshaped and closed using a short scar which fades over time.

Call us on 4956 1188 to make an appointment to discuss this surgery.

Ear lobe reconstruction Images