Dr Ljiljana Paunković
specialist in plastic and reconstructive surgery
Book an appointment with Dr Ljiljana PaunkovićEar correction (otoplasty) in Niš
The plastic surgeon changes the shape and position of the ear, most often for prominent ears. The scar is usually behind the ear.
At a glance
- Procedure
- Otoplastymost often for prominent ears
- Side
- One or both ears
- Anaesthetic
- Local or generalin children usually general
- Scar
- usually Behind the ear
Facts and description
Ear correction (otoplasty) is a procedure in which the plastic surgeon changes the shape and position of the ear, most often for prominent ears, so that the ear lies closer to the head. At Maja Hospital, Vizantijski bulevar 39 in Niš, it is done on one or both ears, under local or general anaesthetic. The scar is usually behind the ear, and the surgeon decides on the anaesthetic and method after a consultation.
All facts
- Procedure
- Changing the shape and position of the ear, most often for prominent ears
- Other names
- Otoplasty, pinnaplasty
- Side
- One or both ears; the price list has both items
- Anaesthetic
- Local or general. In children it is usually general, in adults often local.
- Scar
- Usually behind the ear
- Price
- Depends on one or both ears and on the anaesthetic. The items are in the price table on this page.
When the procedure is usually considered
- Prominent ears (ears that stick out from the head)
- A difference in the position or shape of the ears
- Adults and children, after assessment by the plastic surgeon
- Correction of one or both ears
What the procedure cannot do
- The procedure does not affect hearing
- Perfect symmetry of the ears cannot be promised
- In children the surgeon decides on age and anaesthetic
The path to the procedure
Step 1: Plastic surgery consultation
The surgeon talks about your reasons and expectations, examines the area and explains the options.
Step 2: Plan and preparation
The method, anaesthetic and tests are agreed. With general anaesthesia or sedation you are also seen by an anaesthetist.
Step 3: Day of the procedure
After admission the surgeon explains the procedure once more, and you sign a consent form.
Step 4: After the procedure
You receive instructions for wound care and dressings; the surgeon decides on the length of stay.
Step 5: Follow-up
At the follow-up the surgeon checks healing, removes stitches when needed and discusses scar care.
Ear correction: prices
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- Swelling, bruising and tenderness in the treated area are expected in the first days and gradually subside.
- Take pain relief as advised by the surgeon.
- Keep the wound clean and dry and change the dressing as instructed after the procedure.
- Stitches, unless they are dissolvable, are removed at the follow-up appointment, on a date set by the surgeon.
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- A scar matures over months; the surgeon explains scar care and sun protection at the follow-up.
- Exercise, sport and returning to work are agreed with the surgeon, depending on the procedure.
- Contact the surgeon without delay if you develop a temperature, redness, warmth or pus at the wound, bleeding that does not stop with pressure, or pain and swelling that get worse.
How to prepare
- Bring your results and a list of medicines you take regularly.
- Tell the doctor about allergies, especially to local anaesthetics, and about blood thinners; do not stop any treatment on your own.
- Have blood tests if the doctor asks for them.
- For a procedure under local anaesthetic, fasting is usually not needed; you will receive instructions when booking.
Show 2 more: How to prepare
- If sedation is given with the procedure, arrange for someone to accompany you and do not drive yourself afterwards.
- For children the parent agrees the consultation and preparation with the surgeon; with general anaesthesia the child is also seen by an anaesthetist.
When to contact the surgeon
Contact the surgeon without delay if after the procedure you have:
- A temperature of 38 °C or higher, or shivering
- Redness, warmth or pus at the wound
- Bleeding that does not stop with pressure
- Pain or swelling that gets worse
Call the emergency service (194) if:
- You have difficulty breathing or chest pain
- You have severe swelling of the face, lips or tongue
In detail
What is ear correction (otoplasty)?
Otoplasty is a procedure in which the plastic surgeon changes the shape and position of the ear, most often for prominent ears, but also for differences in shape or position. The surgeon shapes the ear cartilage and, when needed, removes a small amount of skin behind the ear, so that the ear lies closer to the head. The scar is usually behind the ear, where it is less visible.
Ear correction in children and adults
In children prominent ear correction is most often done from the age of five or six, when the ear has reached most of its final size. It can also be done in adults, on one or both ears. In children it is usually done under general anaesthetic, in adults often under local anaesthetic. The surgeon decides at the consultation whether the procedure is possible and which anaesthetic is suitable.
Frequently asked questions
How much does ear correction cost in Niš?
The price depends on whether one or both ears are corrected and on the anaesthetic. The Maja Hospital plastic and aesthetic surgery price list has four items for ear correction, all in the price table on this page.
What is otoplasty?
Otoplasty is the medical term for ear correction, a procedure in which the plastic surgeon changes the shape and position of the ear, most often for prominent ears.
From what age can prominent ears be corrected?
In children it is most often done from the age of five or six, when the ear has reached most of its final size. It can also be done in adults. The surgeon decides at the consultation.
Does ear correction affect hearing?
The procedure changes the shape and position of the outer ear and does not affect hearing.
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