Mr Mattine · Reshaping, repositioning and resizing the ears
Ear Reshaping (Otoplasty)
Surgery to improve prominent, oversized or uneven ears, and repair of torn or stretched earlobes.
Otoplasty
Ears that sit comfortably with the face
The appearance of the ears plays a large part in confidence, and reshaping them can change the look of the whole face.
Otoplasty, also called pinnaplasty or ear surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that can reshape, reposition or resize the ears. It is well known for boosting confidence in people who feel self-conscious about their size or shape.
Why ears stand out
Prominence and asymmetry
The most common reason for otoplasty is ears that stick out too far or look out of proportion to the head. This is usually due to a poorly developed anti-helical fold, an overgrowth of the conchal cartilage, or most often both together.
Asymmetry is another common reason, and treatment can be on one side only. Many patients with uneven ears also have other features of facial asymmetry, so the aim is to improve overall symmetry and a balanced, natural look.
The technique
A combined approach
There are several ways to correct prominent ears. Some reshape the ear cartilage, some remove excess cartilage, and some use sutures to reshape the ears.
Mr Mattine prefers a combined technique. It is known to minimise long-term recurrence while giving the most natural-looking results.
Candidates
Who may consider otoplasty
Self-conscious
Anyone self-conscious about the shape or size of their ears.
Previous trauma
Patients with a history of injury to the ear.
After cancer surgery
Ear deformity following cancer resection.
Asymmetry
Ears that are uneven, where treatment can be one-sided.
Earlobes
Torn, split or stretched earlobes
A tear or split in the earlobe, or lobes widened after piercing, can be repaired in a much less involved procedure under local anaesthesia.
Once healed, the ear can be pierced again if you wish.
Natural-looking, lasting results
Results are usually life-long.
At a glance
Key surgery facts
- Operating time
- Often about an hour
- Anaesthesia
- General or local
- Stay
- Most often day case, with an overnight stay if you choose
- Recovery
- Usually about a week
- Results
- Permanent and immediate, usually life-long
Surgery is not known to be painful. A recurrence rate of 10% has been reported.
Results
Before and after gallery
Real patients, natural results. 5 cases of otoplasty (ear reshaping) performed by Mr Mattine.
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Frequently asked questions
Usually it is because the anti-helical fold is poorly developed, or the conchal cartilage has overgrown and enlarged. Most often it is a combination of both.
A reputation built on results
Surgery is ultimately judged not by its description, but by what it achieves.
Explore a selection of primary, revision and complex facial surgery cases performed by Mr Mattine, then arrange a consultation in London or Birmingham.