Ear correction is carried out for abnormalities in the size and position of the ears. Large or protruding ears can be made smaller, laid closer to the head and their shape altered. 

Ear correction can be carried out at any age. In the case of serious disfigurement, correction in early childhood is recommended.  During the operation an incision is made behind the auricle, avoiding any obvious scars.  

On the basis of a precisie analysis of the shape and position of the ears, the correction is discussed in detail and the operation is planned. 

The recovery and post-operative phase is decisive for the success of the treatment – and sufficient time should be allowed for this. In a prior consultation Dr. Dr. Muggenthaler will establish whether you have any particular health risks and whether any specific preliminary tests and examinations are necessary. We will then inform you about any (hemodilution) medication you should not take.

The consumption of alcohol and nicotine should be avoided on the day of the operation and, above all, on the preceding evening.

The intervention takes about one to two hours and is usually carried out under local anesthetic and, if necessary, under twilight sedation under the supervision of an anesthetist.

Treatment is carried out through an incision at the back of the auricle, which is scarcely visible later. The shape and position of the auricle and ear cartilage are altered as decided in the earlier consultation.

Once the cartilage and the ear are in the desired position, they are fixed with permanent or self-absorbing sutures.  

The incision in the skin is closed using self-absorbing thread. Finally an elastic bandage is applied for protection.

After the operation you can relax in our recovery room until you are fully awake and your cardio-vascular system has stabilized. Strong pain is not to be expected, although a certain degree of swelling and discoloration is likely.  Dr. Dr. Muggenthaler will change the first dressing on the day following the operation.

In most cases a dressing or headband has to be worn for the first few weeks after the intervention. We recommend that a headband is worn at night for a further five weeks to protect the ears from being bent over.  During this time the ears should be protected against outside influences and sporting activities should be restricted. 

The final shape of the ears is only apparent after a few weeks once swelling has finally subsided.

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