Ear correction surgery   Prominent Ear Correction

Overview
The aim of prominent ear surgery is to improve the appearance and reduce the
prominence of ears in both adults and children, and to improve the shape of some ears in both adults and children.

Frequently Asked Questions
What does the operation involve?
What type of anaesthetic is used?
  
 How many times should I see Mr
Banwell before the operation?
What happens after the operation?
What are the risks?
What costs are involved?

Please contact Mr Banwell’s office, and his staff can answer any questions you may have and can arrange for a quote and information regarding the procedure to be sent to you.

What does the operation involve?

The operation involves an incision behind the back of the ear and some sutures to hold the ears back in place. Sometimes manipulation of cartilage needs to be performed to optimise long term results. It is important to have realistic expectations and Mr Banwell will discuss these with you.

What type of anaesthetic is used?
Mr Banwell recommends a general anaesthetic undertaken by a specialist anaesthetist. Children have this done as an inpatient with a one night’s stay in hospital, while adults may have it performed as a day patient.

How many times should I see Mr Banwell before the operation?
Generally we like to see all patients at least twice although a consultation fee will only be charged for the first visit. Mr Banwell will discuss with you exactly what your aims and expectations are regarding possible surgery. He will also talk to you about how realistic these aims are. Patients are encouraged to see Mr Banwell as many times as they require prior to surgery so that he can fully understand what you would like to achieve out of the surgery and also so that you are fully informed of what the procedure involves and the potential risks.

 

Prominent Ear Correction

What happens after the operation?
After the operation both the ears are covered with special dressings, which are held in place by bandages. These are left in place for seven days. One of the hospital nurses or our office will contact you after the operation to ensure that you have no problems during your convalescence. After seven days there is often some bruising and swelling of the ears and this settles over a period of weeks. The sutures behind the ear that are not normally noticeable are dissolving. Mr Banwell will encourage you to wear a tennis headband at night for six weeks to hold the ears in an appropriate position while you are sleeping. The procedure to pin back projecting ears does not interfere with hearing.

What are the risks?
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell will talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising and swelling, bleeding, wound
infection, problems with general anaesthetics, abnormal scarring and keloid scarring. Specific risks include tenderness of the ears, numbness, post-operative bleeding from under the dressings, return to theatre, pressure from the dressings and sutures, thick scars, skin loss, skin contour irregularities, loss of corrected shape and need for further revisional surgery.

What costs are involved?

+ Surgical fees
+ Specialist head bandage
+ Hospital fees
+ Specialist anaesthetist fee

 
         
 
   
Mr Paul E Banwell BSc(Hons) MB BS FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Plast)
T : 0845 2600 261 + F: 0845 2600 271 + E: help@paulebanwell.com
McIndoe Surgical Centre
+ Holtye Road + East Grinstead + West Sussex RH19 3DZ

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