Ear correction:

The ear cartilage is shaped using special suture techniques via an incision at the back of the ears. This allows the shape and position of the auricle to be altered. Permanent sutures anchor the ear cartilage or shape it. It is rarely necessary to remove parts of the cartilage. The incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures and a soft, padded bandage is applied for 24 hours.

We will discuss which type of anesthesia is suitable for you during one of our one-on-one consultations. In principle, the surgery can be performed under either general or local anesthesia. With local anesthesia, twilight sedation can also be administered. For small children, surgery under general anesthesia is recommended. It is also possible for children to stay overnight in our private clinic, accompanied by their parents.

After the surgery, a head bandage will be applied for 24 hours for protection. After this, you should wear a headband day and night for 2–3 weeks to protect your sensitive ears from any injury or manipulation. After that, it is recommended that you continue to wear the headband at night for another 2 weeks.

Depending on the initial findings, the shape and position of the ears can be improved very effectively. As with any surgery, bruising and swelling may occur, but these usually heal on their own. Infections of the wound area are very rare.

After the surgery, you should allow for a recovery period of one week. You should refrain from sporting activities for 6 weeks.

The surgery is performed under local anesthesia on the ear. This allows the Earfold clip to be placed on the ear cartilage in the position previously planned with you, giving your ear the desired shape. The small incision is closed with dissolvable sutures and a skin-colored plaster bandage is applied to the wound.
A head bandage is not necessary. We recommend wearing a soft headband at night for 2 weeks after the procedure.

The small, dimensionally stable clips are made of Nitinol coated with 24-carat gold
and are therefore very well tolerated. Because Earfold® clips are so well tolerated, the tiny implant can also be used to correct protruding ears in children as young as seven years old.

First and foremost, the main advantage of Earfold® is that the patient has a major influence on the final result. Because the Prefold clips are adjusted before the actual procedure, you as the patient determine your future appearance yourself.

As a minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia, Earfold® is the gentlest technique for pinning back ears. After the procedure, you will not need to wear a conspicuous bandage, healing is quick, and you will not need to take any time off work.

Depending on the initial findings, the shape and position of the ears can be improved significantly. As with any surgery, bruising and swelling may occur, but these usually heal on their own. Infections of the wound area are very rare. Pain after the procedure is very mild and can be easily treated with over-the-counter medication, if necessary.

You should refrain from sports activities for 3 weeks