Otoplasty (Ear Correction)

Otoplasty (plastika uší) corrects prominent ears — ears that project too far from the side of the head, usually because the natural antihelical fold of the cartilage failed to form fully or the conchal bowl is overdeveloped. It is one of the few aesthetic procedures commonly performed in childhood, often around school age once the ears have reached near-adult size, but it is equally effective in adults who have lived with self-consciousness about their…

The surgeon works through an incision placed in the crease behind the ear, where the resulting scar is hidden from view. The cartilage is reshaped to recreate the missing fold and, where needed, the conchal bowl is reduced or repositioned, then secured with sutures so the ear sits closer to the head at a natural angle. Both ears are usually corrected together for symmetry, which is why two-ear pricing (from 21,000 Kč) is the most common, though a single…

After surgery a supportive head dressing or band is worn to protect the ears and hold them in their new position while healing, full-time at first and then at night for several weeks. Recovery is straightforward: discomfort is mild and managed with simple analgesia, and patients avoid contact sports and anything that could bend the ears during early healing. The correction is permanent, since the reshaped cartilage holds its new form. At consultation the…