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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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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: " What a wonderful team " Tim
  • 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: " Dr Nashielli and Dr Alejandro are nothing but the best " Heidi
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Local Accommodation Assistance, Translator Services

My Medical Vacations Plastic Surgery

My Medical Vacations Plastic Surgery is a leading plastic surgery provider in Mexico that aims to offer the highest standards of aesthetic treatments and medical tourism service in North America.

  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services, Assistance for Disabled Patients, Hotel to Clinic Transfers, Hotel Reservations, Recuperation Services, Flight Booking Assistance, Local Accommodation Assistance, House Call

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: " going back for him to do a little more lipo " alanna
  • 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.

  • Testimonial: " I could not be happier with my procedure " TM
  • Languages: Spanish, English
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Hotel Reservations, Hotel to Clinic Transfers

Dr. Sergio Arango Medellin / Colombia
Dr. Sergio Arango

Sergio Arango is a complete plastic surgery practice in Colombia that offers an extensive selection of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery treatments to achieve results that are beautiful and natural.

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

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

Aesthetic Surgery Center Antwerp / Belgium
Aesthetic Surgery Center

Aesthetic surgery Center is Antwerp’s most distinguished plastic surgery clinic offering state-of-the-art cosmetic technology attended by highly trained and compassionate doctors and nursing staff maintaining the highest standards of plastic surgery and medical care.

  • Languages: English, Dutch, Spanish, German, French
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services, Local Accommodation Assistance, Recuperation Services, Hotel to Clinic Transfers

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.

  • Testimonial: " I am so happy with the results " katrinm
  • Languages: Spanish, English, German, French
  • Additional Services: Airport Transfers, Translator Services

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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