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Ear Pinning

The clinics providing Ear Pinning are listed below. Contact them today to get a quote, make an appointment or have an online consultation.

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Perfection Medical Spa and Plastic Surgery Center

The clinic is a complete plastic surgery center and a medical spa, offering a highly acclaimed plastic surgery practice with a special dedication to customer service.

  • Testimonial: " From the moment I walked through the door, the staff and the Dr. Gonzalez went above and beyond. " Janie
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance, Translator Services

Reveert Guadalajara / Mexico
Reveert

Reveert Plastic Surgery combines the expertise of its highly qualified and accredited surgeons and the excellent facilities of the Puerta de Hierro Medical Center.

  • Testimonial: " I am extremely pleased with the overall experience that I received from Reveert. " Denisse Salazar
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Additional Services: Airport pick-up, Accommodation

San Javier Hospital - Reveert Puerto Vallarta / Mexico
San Javier Hospital - Reveert

Husband and wife physician team, trained extensively in reconstructive and plastic surgery in New York at the Manhattan ENT Hospital as well as Duke University has provided them with exposure to North American patients which is now an important factor in their daily work.

  • Testimonial: " The results are excellent. " Lowndes2107
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance, Translator Services

Dr. Manuel Espaillat Santo Domingo / Dominican Republic
Dr. Manuel Espaillat

Dr. Manuel Espaillat is dedicated to providing his patients with the most professional and caring service in the health and aesthetic field.

  • Testimonial: " I'd come back for future services " Bloom
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Additional Services: Ritidoplasty, Blefaroplasty, Breast Augmentation

Plastic Surgery Institute of Panama

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Panama aims to provide the most sophisticated technology and solutions to their patients, and are committed to providing all the options and medical information available.

  • Languages: Spanish, English
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Hotel Reservations, Hotel to Clinic Transfers

Sterman Clinic Sao Paolo / Brazil
Sterman Clinic

Take an awe-inspiring look behind the doors of Silvio Sterman Plastic Surgery Aesthetic Clinic significantly famed for its world-class plastic and reconstructive surgery, congenital defects and other complimentary procedures.

  • Testimonial: " The results I obtained with Dr. Sterman are nothing short of stunning " T E, USA
  • Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German
  • Additional Services: Hotel to Clinic Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance, Translator Services

International Cosmetic Surgery Center

The clinic is one of Belgium’s finest plastic surgery practices offering aesthetic surgery options at economically affordable prices.

  • Languages: English, French
  • Additional Services: Aftercare is free and on an unlimited basis during the first year following the surgery.

Cirumed Clinic Marbella / Spain
Cirumed Clinic

Cirumed Clinic is one of Spain’s leading plastic surgery practices, specializing in an extensive spectrum of cosmetic and restorative face, skin and body surgery treatments including breast implants, tummy tuck, liposuction, facelift and nose surgery.

  • Languages: Spanish, English, German
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services

BeautyHungary - Plastic Surgery

BeautyHungary is one of the premier plastic surgery facilities in Europe, providing plastic surgery patients with the safest, most current and suitable aesthetic and re-constructive treatments available.

  • Testimonial: " I cannot think of any aspect that you need to improve. Every thing was almost perfect! " Hanane, Morocco
  • Languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Persian, Hungarian
  • Additional Services: Free Airport-Hotel-Clinic Transfers, Assistance with City Tours and Accomodation

Dr. Gustavo Chajchir - Plastic Surgeon in Argentina

Dr Gustavo’s clinic is a state of the art plastic surgery facility that is strictly designed for your comfort, safety and privacy.

  • Testimonial: " the surgery experience could not have been better and the results are wonderful - very natural. " Jill L.
  • Languages: Spanish, English
  • Additional Services: Translator Services, Local Accommodation Assistance, Hotel to Clinic Transfers

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What is Ear Pinning (Otoplasty/Pinnaplasty)?

Otoplasty or Pinnaplasty (also known as ear pinning) is a procedure that entails the reshaping of prominent or protruding ears by removing cartilage from behind the ears. The ears are pinned back to a position closer to the head for aesthetic purposes. Protruding ears filter no physical harm to the body.

 

A Good Candidate for Ear Pinning (Otoplasty/Pinnaplasty)

Children between the ages of 6 and 14 are good candidates for the ear pinning procedure because the pliability of cartilage before adulthood benefits achieving the best results.

 

However, adults who are self-conscious about their ears can also find comfort from this procedure. Self -confidence beats the mild side-effects of this procedure and makes the surgery worth enduring.

 

Ear Pinning (Otoplasty/Pinnaplasty) Procedure

The first step is a detailed consultation with your surgeon, who will discuss with you the details of the procedure, the choices of anesthesia and aid you to determine the best method for achieving your desired end results.

 

After a local or general anesthesia is administered, the surgeon will make a small incision behind each ear where cartilage will be removed.

 

The ears are repositioned and pinned back with either dissolving stitches that will dissolve in approximately 4 days or regular stitches that require the patient return to the hospital or to a doctor’s office to have the stitches removed one to two weeks after the surgery.

 

The methods of this procedure may vary by each doctor’s preference. This procedure is outpatient, which means that the patient can return home the same day.

 

Average Duration of Ear Pinning Surgery: 1-2 hours

 

Risks and Side Effects of Ear Pinning (Otoplasty/Pinnaplasty)

Potential risks and side effects associated with ear pinning surgery are infection, allergic reaction to the anesthesia, numbness, bleeding, and asymmetrical ears.

 

Recovery from Ear Pinning (Otoplasty/Pinnaplasty)

After the procedure, a medication for pain relief will be prescribed to the patient, but often times an over-the-counter medication, such as ibuprofen is sufficient enough to alleviate the pain.

 

Children who endure the ear pinning procedure can typically return to school within 5-7 days. The child’s teacher, as well as the child, should be advised that the child is to refrain from sports and activity on the playground for about one month following the surgery to avoid possible complications.

 

Adults can generally returning to work with 5-7 days. Aches and pains should subside within a few days; however the ears may feel sensitive for a few weeks. The small scar that is left behind each ear will gradually fade over time.

 

Results of Ear Pinning (Otoplasty/Pinnaplasty)

After surgery, it may be necessary to wear a bandage for 1-3 days around the head, protecting the ears and preventing movement. After the bandage is removed, complete results are immediately apparent, and set to last forever.

 

Last updated on December 10th, 2011