Otoplasty — Prominent Ear Correction

Otoplasty at Klinika Kasiopea addresses prominent ears — ears whose antihelical fold is underdeveloped or whose conchal cartilage is overdeveloped, causing the ear to protrude at an angle greater than 25–30 degrees from the skull. While medically benign, prominent ears are a source of significant psychological distress, particularly in children and adolescents subjected to teasing, and in adults who have spent years managing their appearance around the…

The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia at the clinic. Following precise pre-operative measurement of the current ear angle and the target correction, the skin behind the ear is infiltrated with local anaesthetic. A curved incision is made in the posterior auricular groove — the natural fold behind the ear — giving direct access to the ear cartilage. The surgical technique varies depending on the anatomical cause of the protrusion: for…

The reshaped cartilage is fixed with permanent mattress sutures that maintain the new position as the cartilage heals. The posterior skin incision is closed with fine sutures in the crease behind the ear; the resulting scar is entirely hidden within this natural fold. Both ears are treated in the same session (total 60–90 minutes); treatment of one ear takes approximately 45 minutes.